Italy’s cement production down -1.7% in 11M 2024
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.
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Cement prices in Germany are almost stable now
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.
WCA highlights profound changes in global cement
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…
Poland’s cement production up +5.6% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Poland’s cement production increased by +5.6% to 16.541 Mt, after 15.669 Mt in the same period last year and 17.820 Mt in the year before.
Georgia’s annual cement imports up +31.5% in 2024
The annual cement imports of Georgia increased by +31.5% to 1.354 Mta, after 1.029 Mta in the last year and 0.827 Mta in 2022.
Ecocem to build a low-carbon cement line in France
Ecocem announced the first commercial low-carbon cement production line for ACT technology at its Dunkirk manufacturing facility in France. The new production line will be operational by 2026 and will initially provide an annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes of…
Türkiye’s cement production up +5.4% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Türkiye’s cement production increased by +5.4% to 71.256 Mt, after 67.599 Mt in the same period last year and 60.606 Mt in the year before.
Türkiye’s cement exports down -16.9% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Türkiye’s cement exports declined by -16.9% to 10.960Mt, after 13.193 Mt in the same period last year and 15.843 Mt in the year before.
Heidelberg Materials sells cement business in DR Congo
Heidelberg Materials signs agreement to sell its majority stake of 91% in Cimenterie de Lukala in the DR Congo to WIH Cement Developing Company. The transaction includes an 0.8 Mta integrated cement plant (photo), near the capital city of Kinshasa.…
Poland’s cement production up +5.8% in 9M 2024
In the first 9 months in 2024, Poland’s cement production increased by +5.8% to 13.356 Mt, after 12.619 Mt in the same period last year and 14.579 Mt in the year before.