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.
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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…
Azerbaijan’s cement exports growth declines
In the first 4 months of 2024, Azerbaijan’s cement export still increased by +10.9% to 0.223 Mt after 0.201 Mt in the same period last year. However, in April this year 0.071 Mt were exported, which the same as in…
Uzbekistan’s cement overcapacity is further increasing
Uzbekistan’s cement production capacity is projected by UZSM, the Association of Building Materials, to 40.8 Mta at the end of 2024. However, according to known projects (incl. Andijan Conch Cement (photo), Hengyuan and Evergreen Holdings) we expect a capacity of…
Uzbekistan’s cement production largely increased
In the first 4 months of 2024, the cement production by Uzbekistan increased by 43.8% to 4.524 Mt, after 3.140 Mt in the same period last year. This production is only by the large enterprises. The total production by all…
Kazakhstan’s cement production further declined
In the first 4 months of 2024, Kazakhstan’s cement production declined by -6.6% to 2.734 Mt, after 2.925 Mt in the same period last year and 3.326 Mt the year before.
India’s Dalmia Bharat boosts capacity in Tamil Nadu
India’s Dalmia Bharat (DBL) has installed a new cement mill at its existing cement manufacturing unit in Ariyalurin in Tamil Nadu. This new unit adds 1.0 Mta cement capacity to the company’s overall installed capacity, bringing it to a total…
Mexico’s cement production +4.2% in 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Mexico’s cement production (by the integrated plants) increased +4.2% to 10.520 Mt, after 10.100 Mt in 1.Q in 2023. Accordingly, the increase from the year 2023 continues.