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Cement industry eyes recovery in 2025 after years of glut

Cement industry eyes recovery in 2025 after years of glut

Cement industry is seeing signs of recovery this year after two years of glut caused by oversupply and weak domestic demand, driven by hastened public investment in infrastructure development and lower input costs.
Taiwan imposes anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese cement and clinker exports

Taiwan imposes anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese cement and clinker exports

The investigation was initiated on August 8, 2024 at the request of Taiwan Cement Manufacturers Association and covered the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
PM orders action to stabilise building material price surge

PM orders action to stabilise building material price surge

The ministry has advised the PM to issue an official dispatch on solutions to stabilise the building material market.
VN cuts cement clinker export duty to 5% through 2026 to support struggling industry

VN cuts cement clinker export duty to 5% through 2026 to support struggling industry

The reduced duty will remain in effect through December 31, 2026, after which the rate will return to 10 per cent.
Việt Nam struggles with millions of tonnes of excess cement, says MoC

Việt Nam struggles with millions of tonnes of excess cement, says MoC

The Ministry of Construction said it had proposed adding cement sector planning to the list of specialised technical planning under the Planning Law, but the proposal was not approved by the National Assembly.
Thailand reviews anti-dumping tax on Vietnamese steel

Thailand reviews anti-dumping tax on Vietnamese steel

TRAV recommended that the Việt Nam Steel Association (VSA) notify relevant local manufacturers and exporters to answer the investigation questionnaire within the prescribed deadline.
Gloomy picture for cement industry as supply far exceeds demand

Gloomy picture for cement industry as supply far exceeds demand

While cement supply is projected to reach approximately 124.75 million tonnes this year, domestic demand is only expected to be around 63.5 million tonnes.
Philippines initiates preliminary safeguard measures investigation on cement from VN

Philippines initiates preliminary safeguard measures investigation on cement from VN

The Philippines has initiated a preliminary safeguard measures investigation on the importation of cement from various countries, including Việt Nam, according to the Việt Nam Trade Office to the Philippines.
Cement manufacturers raise prices as electricity costs drive up inputs

Cement manufacturers raise prices as electricity costs drive up inputs

The price adjustment will see an increase of VNĐ50,000 per tonne for most companies, while The Vissai has set a smaller increase of VNĐ46,300 per tonne.
Vietnamese enterprises to export cement to South Africa

Vietnamese enterprises to export cement to South Africa

Cẩm Phả Cement JSC and Vicem Hạ Long Cement JSC jointly signed an agreement on exporting cement and clinker.
Cement industry struggles amid weak demand, intense Chinese competition

Cement industry struggles amid weak demand, intense Chinese competition

With the Chinese real estate market stagnant, Chinese cement surplus is set to compete with Vietnamese cement in export markets like the Philippines, Central America and South Africa. This competition is straining the health of cement firms, a trend likely...
Cement market continues to face difficulties

Cement market continues to face difficulties

Only 44,600 tonnes of cement and clinker were exported to the Chinese market in the first six months of this year, bringing in less than US$1.57 million in foreign currency.
Taiwan initiates anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese cement and clinker

Taiwan initiates anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese cement and clinker

Taiwan (China) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into cement and clinker originating or imported from Việt Nam, with the alleged dumping margin against Việt Nam being 16.99 per cent. 
Cement makers call for scraping of clinker export tax

Cement makers call for scraping of clinker export tax

The association and its members urged the government to review the tax, which they say has placed additional burden on the already struggling industry.
Cement Association proposes Prime Minister address challenges facing producers

Cement Association proposes Prime Minister address challenges facing producers

The industry is currently grappling with many challenges that threaten to push producers into bankruptcy and potential acquisition.