Global Cement News

Philippines: Taiheiyo Cement Philippines has informed the government of its plans to improve its distribution system in Luzon, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

The company has doubled the capacity of its US$224m Cebu facility from 50,000 bags/day to 100,000 bags/day. Additionally, it is constructing a distribution terminal in Calaca, Batangas, to better serve Luzon, which accounts for 64% of national cement demand.

"Once operational, this new facility will streamline logistics, optimise supply chain efficiency and ensure timely delivery of cement to this critical region," the DTI said.

Uzbekistan: The country's cement companies produced 0.85Mt of cement in January 2025, according to the national Statistics Agency. Cement production increased by 35% year-on-year. In 2023, Uzbekistan produced 0.26Mt and in 2024 it produced 0.63Mt.

Vietnam: Cement production reached 22.7Mt in the first two months of 2025, up by 7% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In February 2025, the country produced 11.3Mt of cement, marking a 24% increase compared to the same month in 2024.

In 2024, Vietnam produced 184Mt of cement, reflecting a 4% rise year-on-year based on revised figures.

Nigeria: Bauchi State Government, in partnership with Resident Cement, has commenced work on a US$1.5bn cement plant in Diji Village, Gwana District, Alkaleri Local Government Area, according to Arise News.

Resident Cement Group Chairman Abbas Junaid stated that limestone deposits in the area are sufficient to sustain a 10Mt/yr capacity plant for 100 years. The company has begun drilling and will deploy four rigs to complete the project within two months, with full construction of the plant to begin in three months.

Saudi Arabia: City Cement recorded a 76% increase in net profit to US$38.4m in 2024, up from US$21.9m in 2023. The company’s revenue grew by 46% year-on-year to US$139m, compared to US$95m in 2023. The increase in sales was attributed to higher sales volumes and an increase in average selling prices. For the first nine months of 2024, City Cement reported a net profit of US$27.4m and revenue of US$96.3m.