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.
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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.
India’s JK Cement increases share of renewable power
The green power mix of India’s JK Cement increased from 19% in FY20 to 51% in FY24, moving to green clean energy. Now, the green power capacity stands at 182.9 MW, of which 100.6 MW is from captive solar and…
Spain’s cement exports declined -17.5% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Spain’s cement exports declined by -17.5% to 1.512 Mt, after 1.831 Mt in the same period in last year and 1.780 Mt one year before.
Spain’s cement production -12.7% in 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Spain’s cement production declined by -12.7% to 6.898 Mt. after 7.898 Mt in the same period last year and 7.770 Mt the year before.
Brazil’s cement dispatch +0.8% in first 5M 2024
In the first 5 months of 2024, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by +0.8% to 25.168 Mt, after 24.964 MT in the same period last year. However, in May the dispatch declined by -5.6% YoY to 5.273 Mt, after a severe…
India’s Adani stronger than ever with impact on cement
India’s Adani Group achieved a 45% EBITDA growth in FY 24, leading to INR 82,917 crore (about US$ 10 bn). 53.6% has been achieved in the utility sector, 20.75% in the transport sector, 9.15% in cement and 16.5% in other…