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Türkiye’s Karçimsa Cimento will invest in a new 1.0 Mta clinker and granular slag grinding plant. Karçimsa is a joint venture between Beyçim Beton Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (51%) and Kardemir Karabük Demir Çelik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (49%).…
In 2024, the cement imports by Peru increased by +28.9% to 0.272 Mta, while the cement exports declined by -8.4% to 0.131 Mta.
The annual cement production in Peru declined by -3.0% to 11.066 Mta, after 11.404 Mta in the last year and 13.196 Mta in 2022.
RHI Magnesita announced completion of the acquisition of the US-based Resco Group, from an affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC, North America. Resco has been in the refractory industry for over 75 years including steel and cements and operates 11 facilities…
In the first 10 months in 2024, Canada’s cement exports to the USA declined by -1.9% to 3.688 Mt, after 3.758 Mt in the same period last year. From 2025 on they are higher taxed.
In the first 10 months in 2024, Türkiye’s cement consumption increased by +11.3% to 59.509 Mt, after 53.464 Mt in the same period last year and 44.213 Mt in the year before.
Cementos Progreso Holdings’ expansion to the Dominican Republic with the acquisition of 100% of the Cemex’ operations in the country is fixed, meeting all legal requirements (we reported here about the agreement 6. Auguist 2024). The divested assets by Cemex…
In the first 11 months in 2024, Italy’s cement production declined by -1.7% to 17.316 Mt, after 17.616 Mt in the same period last year and 17.785 Mt in the year before.
In October 2024, the ex-works cement prices in Germany (calculated from cement volume and T/O) are almost stable at 118.07 €/t, after 117.22 €/t in June 2024.
Mr. Wei Rushan, the President of the World Cement Association (WCA), highlighted significant transformations shaping the global cement industry. The cement demand is expected to decline by 22% by 2050. Each region faces unique challenges. Price increases are expected to…