Taiwan’s cement production in a slight decline
In the first quarter of 2024, Taiwan’s cement production declined by -2.8% to 2.665 Mt, after 2.679 Mt in the same period last year. However, in March this year the production increased by +15.5%, YoY.
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Japan’s cement exports largely recovered 1.Q 2024
In the first quarter (1.Q) of 2024, Japan’s cement exports significantly recovered by +25.4% to 1.859 Mt, after 1.482 Mt the same period last year. In March 2024, the recovery even has been +69.0%, YoY.
Japans cement production starts recovering 1.Q 2024
In Japan, in the first quarter of 2024, the cement production declined by -4.1% to 11.339 Mt, after 11.819 Mt in the same period last year. However, with a production of 4.214 Mt in March, for the first time after…
Taiwan’s cement production -9.1% in 2M 2024
In the first 2 month of 2024, in Taiwan the cement production declined by -9.1% to 1.585 Mt, after 1.744 Mt in the same period last year. In February alone, the YoY decline has been -16.0%.
Japan’s cement exports recovered in Feb. 2024
In the first two month of 2024, Japan’s cement exports significantly recovered by +4.8% to 1.053 Mt, after 1.005 Mt in the same period last year. February even saw a +19.5% YoY exports growth, while the January exports still declined…
Japan’s cement production still in a decline in Feb.
In the first two month of the year, Japan’s cement production declined by -6.3% to 7.125 Mt, after 7.608 Mt in the same period last year. Anyhow, the situation slightly improved, with a February decline by -3.9% YoY and a…
Taiwan’s cement production started with -2.3% into 2024
In January 2024, in Taiwan 0.857 Mt of cement were produced, which corresponds to a -2.3% YoY decline. This is a small decline, when compared to -21.8% in January last year.
No recovery in Japan’s cement exports in January 2024
Japan’s cement exports further declined in January 2024 to only 0.482 Mt, after still 0.848 Mt in 2022. This is a decline by 43.2% in just 2 years.
Japan’s January Cement Production -9.8% YoY
In January 2024, Japan produced 3.310 Mt of cement, which is a decline by -9.8%, when compared to January 2023. Accordingly, the negative trend in Japan cement production continues.
Taiwan’s cement production declined -8.7% in 2023
In 2023, the cement production in Taiwan (ROC) declined by -8.7% to 10.246 Mta, after 11.224 Mta in 2022. The cement capacity utilization declined from 55.6% to 50.7%