Estonia’s cement production down -6.4% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Estonia’s cement production declined by -6.4% to 176 kt, after 188 kt in the same period last year and 251 kt in the year before.
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US CalPortland expands its assets in California
CalPortland acquired the aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets of Grimes Rock and its affiliates in Ventura County, in the US. The acquisition will enhance the company’s footprint in Southern California. It includes ready-mix and recycling operations in Oxnard, California, and aggregate operations…
Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch up +3.9% in year 2024
In calendar year 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch increased by +3.9% to 51.285 Mta, after 49.337 Mta in the last year and 52.598 Mta in 2022.
Saudi Arabia’s exports down -5.5% in year 2024
In calendar year 2024, Saudi Arabia’s cement exports declined by -5.5% to 1.965 Mta, after 2.079 Mta in the last year and 1.863 Mta in 2022.
India’s Nuvoco Vistas to acquire insolvent Vadraj Cement
Nuvoco Vistas, India’s 5th largest cement group, has emerged as the successful applicant to buy Vadraj Cement under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. Vadraj Cement (formerly known as ABG Cement) owns a decommissioned clinker unit (photo) and grinding unit as…
Morocco’s cement dispatch up +9.4% in year 2024
In the calendar year 2024, Morocco’s cement dispatch increased by +9.4% to 13.693 Mta, after 12.511 Mta in the last year and 12.487 Mta in the year before.
Vietnam’s cement + clinker exports -12.9% in Nov. 2024
In November 2024, Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports declined by -12.9% to 2.179 Mt, after 2.502 Mt in November last year and 2.540 Mt in the year before.
Cimpor’s decarbonisation plan for cement plants in Portugal
Cimpor plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In Portugal € 360m shall be invested in the Alhandra, Souselas and Loulé cement plants. A large investment is for the Alhandra plant in heat recovery systems and the replacement of equipment…
Pakistan’s cement production -4.4% in 2024
In 2024, Pakistan’s cement production declined by -4.4% to 44.352 Mta, after 46.379 Mta in the last year and 47.199 Mta in the year before.
Pakistan’s cement exports up +27.4% in 2024
In 2024, Pakistan’s cement exports increased by +27.4% to 8.262 Mta, after 6.483 Mta in the last year and 3.598 Mta in the year before.