Kazakhstan’s cement exports down -3.3% in 01M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2025, Kazakhstan’s cement exports decreased by -3.3% to 0.094 Mt, after 0.097 Mt in the same period last year and 0.059 Mt in the year before.
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Pakistan clears US$700m investment into cement
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) of Pakistan removed regulatory bottlenecks for planned investments of US$700m for seven new cement plants. Details have not been published yet, however the major local cement producers such as Lucky Cement (photo, green energy…
Japan’s cement exports up +10.6% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Japan’s cement exports increased by +10.6% YoY to 1.341 Mt, after 1.213 Mt in the same period last year and 1.053 Mt in the year before.
Japan’s cement production down -3.1% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Japan’s cement production decreased by -3.1% YoY to 6.593 Mt, after 6.802 Mt in the same period last year and 7.125 Mt in the year before.
Heidelberg Materials‘ JV with Akçansa in Türkiye
Heidelberg Materials is increasing its shareholding in Türkiye’s Akçansa to 79.44%, in accepting to acquire the offered 39.72% stake of Sabanci Holding in the company. By moving to majority control, Heidelberg Materials will significantly strengthen its strategic positioning in Turkey,…
Azerbaijan’s cement exports down -26.2% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Azerbaijan’s cement exports decreased by -26.2% to 0.105 Mt, after 0.142 Mt in the same period last year and 0.110 Mt in the year before.
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.
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 –49.0% in 03M 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.