Taiwan’s cement production -9.6% in Jan. 2026
In the first month in 2026, Taiwan’s cement production decreased by -9.6% YoY to .898 Mt, after 0.993 Mt in the same period last year and 0.857 Mt in the year before.
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Spain’s cement consumption +0.1% in 2M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Spain’s cement consumption increased by 0.1% to 2.377 Mt, after 2.374 Mt in the same period last year and 2.225 Mt in the year before.
SaltX from Sweden deepened partnership with Holcim
SaltX Technology from Sweden established a full partnership with Holcim after a first agreement had been signed in June 2025 and Holcim became a shareholder. The SaltX technology platform combines electrified calcination (EAC) with electrified sintering (a new development). The…
Spain’s cement production -0.8% in 2M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Spain’s cement production decreased by -0.8% to 2.667 Mt, after 2.689 Mt in the same period last year and 2.651 Mt in the year before.
Vietnam’s cement consumption up by +35.1% in Feb. 2026
In the Feb. 2026, Vietnam’s cement consumption increased by +35.1% YoY to 3.66 Mt, after 2.71 Mt, while the production of cement and clinker declined by -14.8% YoY to 5.69 Mt, after 6.68 Mt. In Vietnam, February always is the…
Vietnam’s HUD Kien Giang ordered 8000 tpd clinker line
HUD Kien Giang, a leading building materials manufacturing and supply group in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, ordered a new 8000 tpd clinker line from Sinoma Nanjing. The project has been awarded in an EPC contract. Commissioning of the plant…
Kenya’s cement production up 17.8% in 01M 2026
In the first month in 2026, Kenya’s cement production increased by +17.8% to 0.938 Mt, after 0.796 Mt in the same period last year and 0.673 Mt in the year before.
Georgia’s cement imports down -32.8% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months of 2025, Georgia’s cement imports decreased by -32.8% to 122.6 kt, after 182.4 kt in the same period last year and 137.6 kt in the year before.
Holcim Philippines boosts AFR at LA Union plant
Holcim Philippines commissioned a new AFR handling and dosing system at their ‘La Union’ cement plant in Bacnotan (photo) on the island of Luzon, a 4h 30m drive north from Capital Manila. The project comprises the installation of a 1,440…
Russia’s cement prices down -3.5% in Feb 2026
In Feb 2026, the average cement prices (excl. VAT) in Russia decreased by -3.5% to 6658 Rub/t, after 6897 Rub/t in January this year and 6914 Rub/t in December last year.