Azerbaijan’s cement exports down -5.1% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Azerbaijan’s cement exports declined by -5.1% to 0.268 Mt,. after 0.282 Mt in the same period last year and 0.231 Mt the year before.
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Three major problems of Vietnam’s cement sector
The cement industry in Vietnam is struggling, several plants operate at low capacity utilisation. Vietnam’s rated cement capacity is 122.3 Mta, however 4 lines with 11.4 Mta capacity have not been started yet, while they have to service debts. The…
China’s cement production continues to decline in 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, China’s cement production declined by -10.9% to 687.27 Mt, after 771.41 Mt in the same period last year and 783.38 Mt in the year before.
Vietnam’s cement dispatch down -5.2% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Vietnam’s cement dispatch declined by -5.2% to 23.73 Mt, after 25.03 Mt in the same period in last year, although the cement exports even have increased.
Requirements for a CO2 infrastructure in Germany
The development of a CO₂ infrastructure is essential for the cement industry in Germany (we reported here 19.03.2024). To achieve net-zero, carbon capture systems at the cement plants and storage systems in depleted oil & gas fields become essential for…
US Cement dispatch down -5.9% in 1.Q. 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the US cement dispatch declined by -5.9% to 11.078 Mt, after 11.486 Mt in the same period in last year.
US Cement import shipments +1.4% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024 the US cement imports increased by +1.4% to 4.375 Mt, after 4.316 Mt in the same period last year. These data are derived from the Portland, blended cement and masonry shipments.
Brussels Joint statement on European green deal
Cembureau in Brussels and other European associations signed the Antwerp Declaration with WindEurope to decarbonise Europe’s industry through electrification by wind power. Cement is a critical component in the construction of wind turbine foundations (photo: reinforcement for a wind turbine…
Kazakhstan’s cement production -5.7% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 M of the year, Kazakhstan’s cement production declined by -5.7% to 4.022 Mt, after 4.266 Mt in the same period last year and 4.651 Mt the year before. May 2024 contributed to 1.288 Mt, which is…
Armenia’s cement imports surge +82.9% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Armenia’s cement imports surged by +82.9% to 0.139 Mt, after 0.076 Mt min the same period in last year. April 2024 contributed to 0.051 Mt, which is a 84% YoY increase.