Kazakhstan’s cement production up +29.3% in 1Q 2026
In the first 3 months in 2026, Kazakhstan’s cement production increased by +29.3% YoY to 2.655 Mt, after 2.053 Mt in the same period last year and 1.733 Mt in the year before.
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China’s WCC expands in Southern Africa with Afrisam
China’s West China Cement (WCC) announced the acquisition of the total equity interest of Afrisam. This move will further expand the company’s expansion strategy in Africa (we reported here 5.1.2026). AfriSam is the leading black-controlled construction materials group in Southern…
Ukraine’s cement exports down – 81.1% in 02M 2026
In the first 3 months in 2026, Ukraine’s cement exports decreased by -49.0% to 221.0 kt, after 433.7 kt in the same period last year and 274.9 kt the year before.
China’s cement production down -8.4% in 03M 2026
In the first 3 months in 2026, China’s cement production decreased by -8.4% to 301.37 Mt, after 328.97 Mt in the same period last year and 337.20 Mt in the year before.
Türkiye’s Oyak Cement commissioned Beypazan project
Oyak Cement has commissioned the Ankara Beypazan (GES) solar power plant in Türkiye. The power plant consists of 210,000 solar planes, built on an area od 1.5 million m2 with an annual clean energy production of 182,000 MWh. This is…
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.
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.