US Cement dispatch down -6.4% in 8M 2024
In the first 8 months in 2024, the US cement dispatch of Portland, blended and masonry cement declined by -6.4% to 56.813 Mt, after 60.702 Mt in the same period last year.
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Fiji’s Pacific Cement modernizes Lami grinding plant
Pacific Cement, which is formerly known as Fiji Cement, announced to modernize its Lami cement grinding plant. The plant is using a ball mill with a cement capacity of 600 tph from grinding imported clinker, supported by partners Holcim and…
Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch +1.9% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch increased by +1.9% to 41.292 Mt, after 40.5127 Mt in the same period last year and 43.195 Mt in the year before.
Indonesia’s cement consumption 1.9% in 9M 2024
In the first 9 months in 2024, Indonesia’s cement consumption increased by +1.6% to 46.034 Mt, after 45.301 Mt in the same period last year and 45.676 Mt in the year before.
Global climate: 1.5 °C target and carbon sinks
According to the Copernicus global climate researchers we will exceed the 1.5°C target this year. More fossil fuels have been burned than ever, the forest loss is on a record high. Our oceans and marine systems are significantly warming and…
Spain’s cement production -3.3% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Spain’s cement production declined by -3.3% to 14.751 Mt, after 15.249 Mt in the same period last year and 15.592 Mt in the year before.
Italy’s cement production down -0.2% in 9M 2024
In the first 9 months in 2024, Italy’s cement production decreased by -0.2% to 13.905 Mt, after 13.935 Mt in the same period last year and 14.228 Mt in the year before.
China’s cement producers in Shandong limit production
To reduce air pollution, China’s industrial hub of Shandong is requiring cement producers to limit operations during the winter (photo: Shanshui Cement plant in Shandong). This follows a similar regulation by the Northern province’s industry and environment ministries to reduce…
Ukraine’s cement exports up +33.0% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Ukraine’s cement exports increased by +33.0% to 1.523 Mt, after 1.145 Mt in the same period last year and 0.909 Mt in the year before.
Estonia’s cement production -5.3% in 9M 2024
In the first 9 months in 2024, Estonia’s cement production declined by -5.3% to 144 kt, after 152 kt in the same period last year and 201 kt in the year before.