Japan’s cement exports further growing in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Japan’s cement exports recovered by 26.5% to 3.278 Mt, after a large decline to 2.592in the same period last year and 4.754 Mt the year before.
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Japan’s cement production -2.9% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Japan’s cement production declined by -2.9% to 18.763 Mt, after 19.316 Mt in the same period last year and 22.227 Mt the year before.
Dangote Cement to install 2nd kiln line in Zambia
Local Zambian press reported that Dangote Cement plans to double its investment in Zambia by building a second cement plant. Their integrated 1.5 Mta plant in Ndola (photo), 271 km from Lusaka, opened in 2.Q in 2015. The plant has…
Mexico’s cement production up +5.1% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Mexico’s cement production (excl. grinding units) increased by +5.1% to 14.124 Mt, after 13.445 Mt same period last year and 13.295 Mt the year before.
Peru’s cement production down -3.6% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Peru’s cement production declined by -3.6% to 4.367 Mt, after 4.531 Mt in the same period last year and 5.330 Mt the year before.
Pakistan’s Maple Leaf Cement invests in green power
Pakistan’s Maple Leaf completed the installation of a solar power project of 7.5 MW, which increased the company’s solar power capacity to 20 MW. Maple Leaf Cement, which is a subsidiary of Kohinoor Textile Mills, is the largest single cement…
Thailand’s cement production -6.7% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Thailand’s cement production declined by -6.7% to 8.806 Mt, after 9.441 Mt in the same period in last year and 9.528 Mt the year before. The March decline has been -7.0% YoY.
Vietnam’s cement & clinker exports +5.2% 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Vietnam’s cement & clinker exports increased +5.2% to 10.89 Mt, after 10.35 Mt in the same period last year. Cement exports increased by +3.1% YoY, while clinker exports increased by +8.7% YoY.
Groundbreaking of the CCU-Project in Lengfurt, Germany
Heidelberg Materials and Linde are building the world’s first large-scale CCU facility in the Lengfurt cement plant in Germany. With the ‘Capture-to-Use’-project (CAP2U), the two companies have established a joint venture to build and operate a carbon capture and liquefaction…
Estonia’s cement production further declined in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Estonia’s cement production declined by -16.4% to 46 kt, after 55 kt in the same period last year and 77 kt the year before. Only 60% were produced this year, compared to 2022.