China’s cement production down -9.5% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, China’s cement production decreased by -9.5% YoY to 447.08 Mt, after 494.17 Mt in the same period last year and 511.15 Mt in the year before.
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British MPA calls for urgent action on cement
The British Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to address the underlying competitiveness issues facing cement manufacturers. This comes after leading cement producers have long been campaigning for several key policy actions needed to level the playing field…
Georgia’s cement imports down -18.5% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2025, Georgia’s cement imports decreased by -18.5% YoY to 272.9 kt, after 334.7 kt in the same period last year and 318.5 kt in the year before.
Kazakhstan’s cement imports up +8.6% in 1Q 2026
In the 1Q in 2026, Kazakhstan’s cement imports increased by +8.6% YoY to 0.177 Mt, after 0.163 Mt in the same period last year and 0.165 Mt in the year before.
Dalmia Bharat acquires strategic cement assets in India
The Dalmia Bharat Group reported a strategic acquisition of former cement assets of Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) across Central India from the Adania Group. The asset portfolio includes the Rewa integrated unit (photo) in Madhya Pradesh with 3.3 Mta clinker and…
Italy’s cement production down -8.6% in 1Q 2026
In the 1Q in 2026, Italy’s cement production decreased by -8.6% YoY to 4.177 Mt, after 4.569 Mt in the same period last year and 4.549 Mt in the year before.
Spain’s cement production up +4.2% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Spain’s cement production increased by +5.5% YoY to 5.932Mt, after 5.624 Mt in the same period last year and 5.521 Mt in the year before.
JSW Cement’s new integrated plant in North India
JSW Cement has commissioned its greenfield integrated plant in Nagaur in Rajasthan, its first such facility in North India. The new plant of the green cement producer has a clinker production capacity of 3.3 Mta and a cement capacity of…
PPC Zimbabwe plans to expand capacity with Sinoma
PPC Zimbabwe and Sinoma Overseas signed a memorandum to improve the operational efficiency of the existing plants and to expand the capacity of the leading cement manufacturer in the country. PPC operates an integrated cement plant at Colleen Bawn in…
Spain’s cement exports down -12.8% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Spain’s cement exports decreased by -12.8% YoY to 0.882 Mt, after 1.011 Mt in the same period last year and 1.129 Mt in the year before.