Cement Net Report: Afghanistan Invests $160 Million in New Cement Plant

Statistics from Bolivia's National Bureau of Statistics show that in February 2026, the country's cement consumption contracted significantly, with the country's total consumption falling to 201000 tons, down 33.5% from the same period last year, and the market as a whole was under pressure.

2026-05-09 17:14:08

Cementos Moctezuma, a Mexican cement company, decided to make a new round of price adjustments in May 2026, with an increase of 3% -5%, due to the inflationary pressures caused by rising international fuel prices and geopolitical conflicts.

2026-05-09 17:06:51

According to the data of the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon, the export of the country's cement industry achieved a breakthrough growth in 2025. The annual export volume of cement reached 10,500 tons, a sharp increase of 318.8% from 2,498 tons in 2024, and the export revenue rose from 254 million CFA francs to 995 million CFA francs. This nearly quadrupled growth rate shows that Cameroon's cement enterprises have increased their ability to expand overseas, and also reflects that the domestic industrial structure is undergoing profound structural adjustment. Behind the explosive growth of export data is the increasingly severe overcapacity pressure in the country's cement market.

2026-05-09 16:44:35

On April 27, 2026, the Edo State Government of Nigeria signed an agreement with Chinese enterprises to build a cement plant with an annual capacity of 10 million tons and start the preliminary ground works in mid-May.

2026-05-09 16:38:26

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan announced the commencement of the Yatim Taq cement production project in Jawzjan province. The project, with a total investment of $160 million, is a landmark industrial project for the modernization of Afghanistan's infrastructure.

2026-05-09 16:27:09

After Hurricane Melissa passed through, Jamaica's reconstruction work was tested by continuous heavy rainfall, and the shrinking supply of cement aggravated the predicament.

2026-04-30 15:50:27

In 2025, the overall cement market in Senegal expanded moderately, with positive growth in domestic sales, production and exports. Domestic cement sales reached 7.422 million tons, an increase of 4.9% over 2024; output was 9.247 million tons, an increase of 2.7% year-on-year..

2026-04-30 15:48:49

The international conflict between Iran and the United States has a significant transmission effect on El Salvador's construction industry. The rise in international oil prices has led local suppliers to raise the price of core building materials by 15% -20%.

2026-04-30 15:46:23

Japan's domestic cement demand is approaching a historic low, expected to fall to 30 million tons in fiscal year 2026, and this decline is a structural recession.

2026-04-30 15:44:26

The Federal Government of Nigeria has updated the import ban list to include 17 categories of commodities, such as cement and fertilizer, in the import ban from non-member countries of the Economic Community of West African States, effective April 1, 2026.

2026-04-30 14:55:04

The Moldovan government has decided to set up an anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard investigation agency to accept the first batch of cases in the fields of cement and sugar.

2026-04-30 14:51:41

In 2025, Tobago's construction industry shrank sharply, cement sales plunged by 41.4%, the industrial sector contracted across the board, and residents' willingness to spend weakened. At the same time, inflationary pressures are climbing, with average inflation rising from 1.0% to 2.2%, squeezing household purchasing power..

2026-04-30 14:48:27

Poland's cement industry is facing multiple economic pressures. With domestic production declining and international competition heating up, the output is expected to decline by about 2% by 2026, and the import scale will exceed 2 million tons, some of which come from Ukraine, whose low-priced products aggravate the imbalance between supply and demand..

2026-04-30 14:44:46

Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC) cleared regulatory hurdles and approved seven new cement plant projects with a total investment of $700 million. The approved subjects include 7 companies such as Flying and Lucky. Established in 2023, SIFC has the functions of cross-sectoral co-ordination and accelerated decision-making. These projects will reshape Pakistan's cement market structure, enhance supply, enhance exports and create jobs. At this time, the approval coincided with the stabilization of Pakistan's macro-economy, which was the implementation of the government's macro-economic governance ideas at the industrial level and injected certainty into industrial consolidation and export-oriented transformation.

2026-04-30 14:41:42

In the first quarter of 2026, the output of Azerbaijan's cement industry declined slightly and exports contracted significantly. From January to March, the national cement output was 838,600 tons, down 1.9% from the same period last year; the total clinker output was 982,300 tons, down 0.7% from the same period last year.

2026-04-30 14:38:45

Vietnam's cement and clinker exports continued to grow strongly in March 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data on April 10, the monthly export volume was 3.49 million tons, up 15.1% year-on-year, up 25.1% from February, indicating a rebound in overseas demand.

2026-04-30 14:35:35

In the first quarter of 2026, the output of Swiss cement industry started steadily, with a national output of 792,000 tons, slightly higher than same period in 2025, and a delivery volume of 795,100 tons, an increase of 0.4% over the same period last year. Construction activities are tough enough, although snowfall in mountainous areas affects construction, but most projects are advancing fast, ensuring the demand for cement..

2026-04-30 14:28:00

In March 2026, the cement market in Peru continued to grow strongly. The national cement shipment volume reached 1.117 million tons, an increase of 16.8% over the same period last year, reflecting the strong demand of the construction industry.

2026-04-30 14:26:47

In March 2026, the Brazilian cement market recovered significantly, with the national cement sales volume reaching 5.789 million tons, an increase of 9.1% over the same period last year, reversing the downturn at the beginning of the year.

2026-04-30 14:22:43

In February 2026, Iraqi cement production increased significantly, and the output of General Cement Company reached 676000 tons in that month.

2026-04-24 13:45:19

The cement market in Kazakhstan is booming. From January to February 2026, the output of ordinary Portland cement reached 1.6 million tons, an increase of more than 52% over the same period last year, and the growth rate reached a new high since 2021. Driven by the explosive growth of domestic demand, the price of cement in the country has accelerated.

2026-04-24 13:43:08

Tunisia's cement industry has nine operating enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 11-12 million tons, domestic demand of about 7 million tons, and 60% of domestic sales in rural areas. Libya is the core market of Tunisian cement export, and has long been the top export destination by virtue of its geographical and quality advantages. Libya's annual cement import demand is about 4 million tons, and Tunisia's annual export is about 1 million tons, which occupies a considerable share in the competition.

2026-04-24 13:39:52

The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has a huge impact on the cement industry in Bangladesh. Since the joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel on February 28, the cement market in Bangladesh, which relies heavily on imports of raw materials from the Middle East, has been under sharp pressure. On the one hand, the import cost of raw materials has soared, the war has caused supply chain tension and transportation obstruction, and the core raw materials have risen by 10-15 dollars per ton; on the other hand, the domestic fuel crisis has increased the logistics cost. Although the price of each bag of cement has risen by 20-30 Taka, the increase in production costs is still difficult to fully digest through price increases, and the demand side has shrunk sharply.

2026-04-24 13:37:38

South Korea's cement industry is facing a double dilemma of shrinking demand and soaring cost, and the challenge of survival is severe. The contraction of the production side is obvious.

2026-04-24 13:35:06

In 2025, the production of Gabon's cement industry shrank severely, with the cement production index falling by 8.2% in the fourth quarter and the annual output falling by nearly 13%.

2026-04-24 13:33:19

At the beginning of 2026, the cement market in Colombia continued to grow. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the demand for cement in February reached 1.025 million tons, an increase of 4.4% over the same period last year.

2026-04-24 13:30:30

In March 2026, Argentina's cement market recovered, with a monthly consumption of 825,900 tons, an increase of 11.6% over the same period last year. Imports surged to 198000 tons, up 224.6% year-on-year.

2026-04-24 13:27:01

At the beginning of this year, the Spanish cement consumption market showed a slight contraction trend. In February, the national cement consumption was 1.2784 million tons, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared with the same period last year. The cumulative demand in the first two months was 2.3773 million tons, a decrease of 0.2% compared with the same period last year. Construction activities slowed down at the beginning of the year.

2026-04-16 17:02:24

In the first quarter of 2026, the Saudi cement market showed a downward trend, with a total sales volume of 12.76 million tons, down 4.7% from the same period last year. In March, it fell 6.7% year-on-year and 21.3% year-on-year, reflecting the weak demand side of the construction industry.

2026-04-16 16:59:32

Peru cement market grows strongly in February 2026. The national cement shipment volume reached 1.044 million tons, an increase of 10.9% over the same period.

2026-04-16 16:54:34

In February 2026, the Brazilian cement market was impacted by seasonal and climatic factors, and the national sales volume dropped by 5% to 4.881 million tons.

2026-04-16 16:52:36

In March, Pakistan's cement industry showed resilience, with stable domestic sales and export business, with a total cement shipment of 3.745 million tons, a slight increase of 1% over the same period last year.

2026-04-16 16:43:38

In February 2026, the Argentine cement market continued its downward trend. Domestic demand contracted by 5.3% year-on-year to 696 thousand and 500 tons.

2026-04-16 16:37:50

Australia's Holcim Group and Heidelberg Materials have decided to impose a surcharge of about $8.67 per cubic metre of cement from this week due to soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict.

2026-04-10 16:07:49

The cement subsidiary of DMCI Holdings in the Philippines has Concreat Holdings Philippines Inc. Launched a phased price increase mechanism to cope with rising fuel costs.

2026-04-10 16:04:49

Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) submitted a pre-budget proposal to the National Tax Administration, calling for comprehensive tax reform to help the industry cope with rising costs and declining capacity utilization.

2026-04-10 16:01:18

Holcim recently completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Peruvian building materials producer Cementos Pacasmayo, an important milestone in its Latin American expansion.

2026-04-10 15:59:51

Cement shipments in the United States contracted slightly in 2025, down 1.7% year-on-year, but showed signs of stabilization at the end of the year.

2026-04-10 15:57:52

In 2025, the Italian cement industry recovered moderately, with annual output increasing by 1% year-on-year, continuing the growth trend of 3% in 2024, and gradually getting rid of the downturn.

2026-04-10 15:56:00

India's cement industry is facing the most severe cost squeeze in recent years, and cement prices in many places are expected to rise from April 1.

2026-04-10 15:51:53

At the beginning of 2026, the Bolivian cement market contracted significantly, with a national cement demand of 298,300 tons in January, down 8.2% from the same period last year.

2026-04-10 15:48:07

At the beginning of 2026, the Colombian cement market started well, with the national cement consumption reaching 951,000 tons in January, an increase of 6.9% over the same period last year.

2026-04-10 15:35:09

India's cement market is facing a new round of price pressure. Affected by the rising input cost of crude oil, the cost of petroleum coke and packaging materials is rising, and the price of cement may rise in late March or early April 2026.

2026-04-03 17:30:43

Cement prices in Sri Lanka have recently risen by 150 to 175 rupees, which manufacturers say is due to rising production costs. At this time, the country's construction industry is facing multiple raw material prices, in addition to cement, sand, steel and other core building materials prices have also risen significantly.

2026-04-03 17:28:55

Tokuyama announced a major strategic adjustment, planning to transfer the domestic cement and curing agent sales business to Pacific Cement Company, the transaction amount is about 37 billion yen, the target is to be completed in October 2026.

2026-04-03 17:26:30

Nigeria's cement industry ushered in a turning point in fiscal year 2025, with the combined after-tax profits of Dangote, BUA and Lafarge nearly tripling in the same period last year.

2026-04-03 17:22:04

Nigeria BUA Cement Company speeds up infrastructure construction. The company plans to build a greenfield cement plant with an annual output of 3 million tons in Ososo, Edo State, which will be put into operation in December 2027; start a brownfield project of the same scale in Sokoto State, which will be completed in December 2028, to expand production capacity and market coverage.

2026-04-03 16:52:50

Nigeria is the main supplier of clinker, a key raw material for cement production in Cameroon, supporting the operation of Dangote Cement's local subsidiary. In 2025, Nigeria's Dangote Cement exported 970,100 tons of clinker to Cameroon and Ghana, with an overall export volume of 1.4 million tons, but Dangote Cement's local sales in Cameroon were poor, with sales falling by 14.1% in 2025.

2026-04-03 16:50:05

Pakistan expects domestic cement shipments to shrink significantly in February 2026, with local shipments falling by 4% year-on-year and 13% year-on-year.

2026-04-03 16:41:49

Kyrgyzstan plans to implement mandatory molecular labeling of cement from June 2026 and ban circulation of unlabeled products from December in order to solve the problems of distortion of production statistics and loss of tax revenue.

2026-04-03 16:35:07