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Cement producers expect difficult year, association says

24th January 2023

By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Senior Contributing Editor Online

     

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This year is likely to be a difficult year for the cement industry, World Cement Association (WCA) director Emir Adiguzel says.

He notes that a number of issues, such as tighter monetary policies, increased sea freight rates and high fluctuations in the cost of energy may result in cement producers being gradually pressured to establish higher cement prices. 

Secondly, Adiguzel states that major multinational cement companies will continue to divest cement assets in emerging markets, thus creating a unique opportunity for players in such markets, including China, to enlarge their portfolios in positive growth markets by acquiring the cheapest European cement assets.

Additionally, mid-size European cement producers may also benefit from recent de-cementation policies of global multinational cement producers to enlarge their portfolio, he says.

“While we do not expect global cement volumes to increase, we expect prices to surge to double digits in 2023, as higher energy prices will have a serious impact on cement production costs,” Adiguzel comments. 

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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