Saudi Arabia’s cement exports down -14.2% in 03M 2026
In the first 3 months in 2026, Saudi Arabia’s cement exports decreased by -14.2% to 0.350 Mt, after 0.408 Mt in the same period last year and 0.373 Mt in the year before.
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Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch down -4.7% in 03M 2026
In the first 3 months in 2026, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch (local dispatch and exports) decreased by -4.7% to 12.760 Mt, after 13.393 Mt in the same period last year and 12.590 Mt in the year before.
KHD achieved excellent results with HPGR in India
Hirma Cement works of UltraTech in India installed an HPGR (roller press) by KHD Humboldt Wedag for pre-grinding of PCC with high slag content. The roller press has HCB (High Chrome Bandage) rollers, which after 3500 running hours still perform…
Kazakhstan’s cement prices up +5.8% MoM in Feb 2026
In Feb 2025, the average wholesale cement prices (excl. VAT and tax) in Kazakhstan increased by +5.8% MoM to 4986.19 Rubel/t, after 4711.96 Rubel/t in Jan. and 4547.66 Rubel/t in Dec 2025.
Germany’s cement prices -2.9% MoM in Feb. 2026
In Feb 2026, the ex-works average cement prices in Germany (calculated from cement sales volumes and cement T/O) decreased by -2.9% MoM to 118.95 €/t, after 122.45 €/t in Jan 2026 and 114.27 €/t in Dec 2025.
Heidelberg Materials’ Airvault project status in France
Heidelberg Material’s Airvault plant in France will be one of Europe’s cement plants with the lowest CO2 footprint by 2030. Now, the first step nears completion with the installation of the new kiln 6 with 4000 tpd clinker capacity, which…
Bolivia’s cement production down -17.4% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Bolivia’s cement production declined by -17.4% to 0.538Mt, after 0.652 Mt in the last year and 0.642 Mt in the year before.
Brazil’s cement dispatch up 1.8% in 03M 2026
In the first 3 months in 2026, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by 1.8% to 15.943 Mt, after 15.661 Mt in the same period last year and 14.685 Mt in the year before.
LATCEM is a new cement player in Brazil and Argentina
LATCEM obtained the control of two major Latin American TOP cement players simultaneously, Intercement in Brazil and Loma Negra in Argentina (We reported here 25.07.2025, photo Amali cement plant). The Consortium has been formed by Marcelo Mindlin’s Pampa Energia, alongside…
Germany’s cement production -17.3% in 02M 2025
In the first 2 months in 2026, Germany’s cement production decreased by -8.8% YoY to 2.328 Mt, after 2.552Mt in the same period last year and 2.571 Mt in the year before.