Spain’s cement exports down -20.8% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Spain’s cement exports declined by -20.8% to 1.151 Mt, after 1.454 Mt in the same period last year and 1.388 Mt the year before.
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Spain’s cement production -14.1% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Spain’s cement production declined by -14.1% to 5.360 Mt, after 6.240 Mt in the same period last year and 6.005 Mt the year before.
Botswana will restrict cement imports from October
The Botswana Government will restrict the import of bagged cement from October this year, announced in the Statutory Statements No. 44, 2024. The maximum import load of a package shall not exceed 1t of cement. The import restrictions are antidumping…
Senegal’s cement production up +13.6% in the 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Senegal’s cement production increased by 13.6% to 2.59 Mt, after 2.28 Mt in the same period last year and 1.92 Mt the year before.
Puerto Rico’s cement dispatch -10.5% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Puerto Rico’s cement dispatch declined by -11.5% to 0.115 Mt, after 0.130 Mt in the same period last year and 0.109 Mt the year before.
Cemex Spain will shut-down the kilns at Lloseta plant
Cemex Spain announced the shut-down of the kilns at its Lloseta cement factory on Mallorca, to align with the policies and ecological and energy transition objectives of the Balearic Islands, and according to Cemex’s “Future in Action” program. Consequently, the…
Malaysia’s cement production boomed in 1Q. 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Malaysia’s cement production increased by +10.7% to 7.926 Mt, after 7.161 Mt in the same period last year and 7.199 Mt the year before.
Taiwan’s cement production in a slight decline
In the first quarter of 2024, Taiwan’s cement production declined by -2.8% to 2.665 Mt, after 2.679 Mt in the same period last year. However, in March this year the production increased by +15.5%, YoY.
Brazil’s Cimento Nacional to be owned by Buzzi Group
Italy-based Buzzi Group will increase its stake in Brazil’s Cimento National (NCPAR) from 50 to 100%, buying 50% shares from Grupo Ricardo Brennand (BCPAR). Cimento Nacional operates five cement plants (photo: Fábrica Matozinhos in MG) and two grinding units, with…
China’s cement production -12.8% in first 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, China’s cement production declined by -12.8% to 509.28 Mt, after 584.29 Mt in the same period last year. While in 4M 2023 the production still increased by +0.6% YoY, China’s annual cement production…