Yin Zhisong fully affirmed the work of Sinoma Cement in the first half of 2024, pointing out that under the complex and changeable economic environment, all the cadres and staff of Sinoma Cement have made outstanding achievements. Faced with multiple challenges such as slow recovery of domestic demand for basic building materials and complex overseas situations, Sinoma Cement has achieved remarkable results in international development, business performance, management ability and Party building. Yin Zhisong deeply analyzed the new situation and challenges of the cement industry at home and abroad. He stressed that the current economic environment is in a cyclical change. Only by constantly learning and changing, can we accurately grasp the future development situation and implement the internationalization strategy.

2024-08-19

Recently, cement prices of some enterprises in Fujian have generally fallen back to the level before August.

2024-08-19

Cement output in the first half of the year was 85047 million tons, compared with 953 million tons in the same period last year, a decrease of 103 million tons or 10.76%. Sales of China Resources Building Materials Cement fell by only 2.9%, which has outperformed the market. Not to mention the sales volume of clinker, which rose against the trend, increased by 24.7%. In the downturn of the industry as a whole, China Resources Building Materials Technology has made such a brilliant achievement, perhaps with the "grab share, keep the bottom line, optimize the structure, improve the status" set at the beginning of this year. "Related to the core market strategy.".

2024-08-19

Ma Weiping pointed out that over the years, China's per capita annual cement consumption has been around 1500 kilograms, and the current domestic actual market demand has been unable to maintain such a high cement consumption. In recent years, the demand for cement has been declining. In the next 10 years, cement demand will continue this trend. Ma Weiping said: "Referring to the per capita annual cement consumption of 400 to 500 kilograms in developed countries, we are still far away from them."

2024-08-19

Domestic construction conditions have not improved significantly, coupled with the small number of new key projects, the market demand is still relatively low, and the price of concrete has fallen more or risen less. From August 8 to August 14, the national concrete price index closed at 114.48 points, down 0.33% annually and 11.69% year-on-year.

2024-08-17

China Cement Net Market Data Center News: The price of commercial mixing in Northwest China is stable.

2024-08-16

Demand is still not ideal, and the price of concrete in southwest China is mainly weak and stable.

2024-08-16

Demand is still weak, and concrete prices begin to decline.

2024-08-16

With the improvement of construction progress in North China, the growth of market demand is still limited by the off-season.

2024-08-16

The imbalance between supply and demand in the Northeast market has increased the pressure of price decline.

2024-08-16

Driven by the rising price of raw materials, the price of concrete in the central and southern markets is stable and small..

2024-08-16

Due to the rainy weather in Zhejiang, the market demand is general, and the shipment volume is about 6-7%. In order to promote sales, some manufacturers reduce the price of cement, and try to push up the price to enhance market confidence, but the actual implementation remains to be observed. The overall market demand in Jiangsu has not improved significantly, with shipments hovering at 4-6% of normal production capacity. Manufacturers in southern Jiangsu have reduced prices for promotion, while the markets in northern and central Jiangsu are expected to face a downward trend.

2024-08-16

On August 13, Conch Cement announced that the company nominated Zhu Shengli and Yu Shui as candidates for executive directors of the ninth board of directors.

2024-08-16

On August 15, the design of safety facilities for the open-pit mining construction project of Wanbei Cement (Group) in Fangcheng County passed the national evaluation smoothly.

2024-08-16

On August 13, Sinoma Luoding Cement Co., Ltd. won the mining right of cement limestone mine in Lingjiaotang Mining Area, Pingtang Town, Luoding City, Guangdong Province for 74.782 million yuan, with a starting price of 74.782 million yuan. The project is planned to be transferred for 13 years, with a mining area of 0.256 square kilometers and a transferred resource of 37.0208 million tons (including 26.7702 million tons of limestone ore for cement and 10.2506 million tons of interlayer).

2024-08-16

Henan cement market is facing unprecedented challenges. In the first half of the year, the cement output of Henan Province decreased by 16.6% compared with the same period last year, and the demand was seriously lower than expected at the beginning of the year. In terms of production, the average number of off-peak shutdown days of 62 clinker production lines in Henan Province from January to July reached 136 days, the production time was 77 days, and the average kiln line operation rate was only 36%.

2024-08-16

According to the statistics of all compliant cement clinker production lines in the city listed in the list in 2023 (as of December 31, 2023), there are 47 production lines in 31 enterprises. After deducting the 8 production lines of 4 enterprises that have been announced to be relocated, there are 39 production lines of 27 enterprises in normal production. There are 21 production lines of 14 enterprises that have not completed the peak staggering production task in 2023. Regardless of the number of enterprises or the number of production lines, more than half of the peak staggering production tasks have not been completed in 2023.

2024-08-16

On August 10, Ningxia Building Materials announced that it would terminate the exchange of shares to absorb and merge China Construction Information and issue shares to no more than 35 specific investors, including China Building Materials, to raise matching funds. At the end of January this year, the Shanghai Stock Exchange issued an audit decision on terminating the absorption and merger of building materials in Ningxia and the sale of major assets and raising matching funds. However, Ningxia Building Materials failed to fully explain the basis for the absence of significant uncertainty in the collection of accounts receivable of China Construction Information and the related favorable impact of the transaction on the company.

2024-08-16

In order to ensure the implementation of peak staggering production in the cement industry and ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the cement industry. Recently, Yunnan Provincial Office of Industry and Information Technology organized Kunming and Yuxi Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Yunnan Cement Association and some key enterprises to hold a special research conference on peak staggering production in the cement industry. Kunming, Yuxi Bureau of Industry and Information Technology and the responsible persons of enterprises have conducted in-depth exchanges on further strengthening industry management and strictly implementing peak staggering production.

2024-08-16

This lack of demand is the general trend of the economic cycle, which is irreversible in the short term. It is determined by the economic development cycle and is a problem in the process of development and transformation. The disorderly competition among enterprises leads to the meager profits of the whole industry. Therefore, we need to take the initiative to respond, maintain strategic strength, strengthen confidence in development, advocate the concept of fair competition and win-win cooperation, and jointly promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry.

2024-08-16

The key reason is that even if companies want to shut down now, it is difficult to find buyers willing to take over. The essence of capital is the pursuit of profit, no enterprise is willing to "self-sacrifice" for no reason, they all hope to get better returns when they exit the market as far as possible.

2024-08-15

Anhui Conch Cement's Baimashan Cement Plant and Digang Conch Cement Plant each have a 2000 t/d cement clinker production line (kiln diameter Φ4 × 60m) that has been dismantled, and its capacity has been replaced by Anhui Chizhou Conch Cement Plant.

2024-08-15

From January to July 2024, the national cement output was 1.001 billion tons, an absolute decrease of 125.32 million tons or 11.12% over the same period last year.

2024-08-15

As of December 31, 2023, there are 47 cement clinker production lines in Chongqing, of which 21 production lines of 14 enterprises have not completed the task of peak staggering production.

2024-08-15

On August 13, Conch Cement announced that the Articles of Association of the Company stipulated that the board of directors shall consist of eight directors. In view of the resignation of Mr. Wang Jianchao and Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan, the board of directors of the Company currently has only six members, including three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, and the board of directors needs to add two directors. According to the recommendation of the remuneration and nomination committee of the Board, the Board nominated Mr. Zhu Shengli and Mr. Yu Shui as candidates for executive directors of the ninth session of the Board of the Company, which will be submitted to the first extraordinary general meeting of the Company in 2024 for consideration and approval. The terms of office of Mr. Zhu Shengli and Mr. Yu Shui shall take effect from the date of approval by the shareholders' general meeting.

2024-08-15

On the 15th, leading enterprises in Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan, Langfang, Cangzhou, Qinhuangdao and other regions notified an increase in cement prices by 30 yuan/ton.

2024-08-15

The way out for the cement industry needs to be constantly explored and summarized in practice. The market school and the synergy school have different views, but the common goal is to promote the healthy development of the cement industry. At present, the insufficient demand for cement is the general trend of the economic cycle, which is irreversible in the short term. As a participant in the development of the industry, we should not only have the keen insight of the market school, but also have the overall outlook of the synergy school, maintain strategic strength and firm confidence in development.

2024-08-15

Data show that from January to July 2023, the national cement output was 1126.77 million tons, so the absolute value of cement output from January to July this year decreased by 125.32 million tons, or 11.12%, compared with the same period last year.

2024-08-15

What is happening in the cement industry?

2024-08-15

Recently, the Chongqing Municipal Economic and Information Commission issued the Announcement on the Update of the List of Cement Clinker Production Lines in Chongqing, which verified the situation of all compliant cement clinker production lines in the city in 2023 (up to December 31, 2023). According to the public list, as of December 31, 2023, there are 47 cement clinker production lines in Chongqing, of which: 21 production lines of 14 enterprises have not completed the off-peak production task in 2023; 8 production lines have been announced to be relocated.

2024-08-14

China Cement Network Market Data Center received feedback from the market that the recent rise in raw material prices in Hunan has led to rising production costs, coupled with the general shutdown of kilns in Hunan Province in August. Affected by this, many enterprises in Hunan have been notified to raise the price of cement by 50 yuan/ton since the 12th. Like most provinces in the country, the situation of cement industry in Hunan is extremely grim this year, and some kiln line enterprises have not yet opened kilns, which not only affects the normal operation of enterprises, but also leads to serious losses.

2024-08-14

In order to further understand the requirements of the new national standard for cement products and promote relevant technical personnel to master the contents of the new standard, a training course on the new national standard for cement products sponsored by Hubei Cement Industry Association was held in Wuhan on August 13. A total of 88 trainees from 76 cement and commercial mixing enterprises in the province participated in the training. Entrusted by Deng Xikun, Secretary-General of Hubei Cement Industry Association, Wang Xingpeng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Association, made a mobilization speech, pointing out that one of the signs of "involution" vicious competition in the cement industry is low-price dumping, sacrificing quality and reducing costs.

2024-08-14

Recently, Yatai Group issued the Announcement on the Progress of Planning for the Sale of Major Assets and Related Transactions, saying that the company is planning to sell 20.81% of its shares in Northeast Securities Co., Ltd. to Changchun City Development Investment Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. It intends to sell 9% of its shares in Northeast Securities to Changchun Financial Holding Group Co., Ltd. or its designated subsidiaries.

2024-08-14

Recently, some enterprises in Chengdu have slightly lowered the price of cement by 10-20 yuan/ton.

2024-08-13

Recently, some enterprises in northeast Chongqing have lowered the price of cement by 30 yuan/ton.

2024-08-13

On the 13th, major enterprises in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi notified an increase in cement prices by 60 yuan/ton.

2024-08-13

We need to establish the core values of "others earn more, I can earn more" to guide production and operation. In the short run, only by actively limiting production and restoring the balance of supply and demand in the weak market, can the cement industry achieve a recovery in efficiency. Without enough initiative and consistency to limit production, all those who talk about the price of cement are cheaters and hooligans, and they can not succeed.

2024-08-13

By 2035, China will build a physical network with a total scale of about 700000 kilometers, including about 200000 kilometers of railways, 460000 kilometers of highways and 25000 kilometers of high-grade waterways. There are 27 major coastal ports, 36 major inland river ports, about 400 civil transport airports and about 80 postal express hubs.

2024-08-13

Recently, China Cement Network communicated with Dr. Ma Weiping (a former senior executive of Lafarge, Holcim, Italian Cement Western Cement and other groups). Ma Weiping pointed out that it is inevitable that the cost of cement production will continue to rise.

2024-08-13

On August 12, the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province issued the Public Notice on Provincial Green Manufacturing Units in 2024, and the cement industry was selected into the list of Shandong provincial green factories: Dongying Kenli Shanshui Cement Co., Ltd., Tai'an Xintai Zhonglian Taifeng Cement Co., Ltd., and Binzhou Shandong Yongzheng Cement Co., Ltd.

2024-08-13

Market, according to the China Cement Network Market Data Center news: August 12 or so, Hunan cement enterprises generally push up the price of cement 50 yuan/ton; August 13, Shaanxi cement enterprises push up the price of cement 60 yuan/ton. Hubei market has recently spread the rumor of price increases, but whether it can take place remains to be seen.

2024-08-13

"Cement is a resource-based industry," Ma Weiping pointed out, "limestone, coal and other resources will rise in price over time." Labor cost is also a major factor leading to the rise in production and operation costs of cement enterprises, Ma Weiping said. It is understood that the salaries and operating costs of employees of major cement listed companies account for about 15%. At present, the cement industry is still inadequate in terms of employee welfare, and making up for the shortcomings in this area is also the key to achieve high-quality development of the cement industry.

2024-08-13

Those who sell below the cost price are regarded as "involution" vicious competition in the cement industry. Market stability is the prerequisite for the industry to obtain reasonable profits. Strengthen the self-discipline of the cement industry, prevent and resist "involution" disorderly competition, low-price dumping and other acts harmful to the interests of the industry, promote the smooth operation of the market, orderly development, fair competition, and create a good environment for the development of the industry.

2024-08-13

Maitreya Hongshi Cement Co., Ltd. 4628t/d new dry process cement clinker production line (with 9 MW Pure low temperature waste heat power generation) project is located in Xunjiansi area of Yunnan Mile Industrial Park, adopting new dry pre-decomposition production process to build a 4628t/d Clinker new dry process cement production line, and synchronous supporting construction of denitrification project, with an annual output of 1.43468 million tons of clinker

2024-08-13

In order to prevent the vicious competition of "involution", restore the fragile situation of ecological construction of cement industry in Guangdong Province, promote enterprises to regain confidence, overcome difficulties and challenges, and regain confidence in steady growth, we propose to all member enterprises to organize production activities in accordance with market demand, actively control the quantity from both ends of production and marketing, reduce the quantity with the trend, and not fight price wars. To achieve "volume reduction without profit reduction" or "volume reduction with profit increase".

2024-08-12

Due to the sharp decline in cement demand and imbalance between supply and demand, industry profits have fallen sharply, and market competition has become increasingly fierce, resulting in the survival and development of many grinding enterprises facing enormous challenges. In particular, independent grinding stations without the background of large enterprise groups are at a disadvantage in the competition for market share, vulnerable to the constraints of large enterprises, and may face the risk of shutdown at any time.

2024-08-12

Inner Mongolia Yili Jidong Cement has established the first cement clinker production line in China with 100% calcium carbide slag instead of limestone, with an annual production capacity of 750,000 tons, realizing the comprehensive utilization of 1.55 million tons of industrial solid waste annually, and coordinating the disposal of hazardous waste and sludge, effectively promoting the development of circular economy.

2024-08-12

After the judgment came into effect, Jiuquan Vientiane Building Materials Co., Ltd. failed to fulfill its obligations voluntarily, and Gansu Installation and Construction Group Co., Ltd. applied to the court for enforcement. During the execution process, after inquiry, no property available for execution was found in Jiuquan Vientiane Building Materials Co., Ltd., and the court decided to terminate the execution procedure. After inquiry, Jiuquan Vientiane Building Materials Co., Ltd. has many execution cases as the executed person in the court.

2024-08-12

On the 10th, major enterprises in Chengde, Hebei notified an increase in cement prices by 30 yuan/ton.

2024-08-12

Under the background of the decline of real estate investment and infrastructure construction investment, the domestic cement industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Data show that in the first half of this year, the national cement output dropped by 10.68% compared with the same period last year, and the whole industry suffered a loss of about 1.2 billion yuan. In such a market environment, different enterprises have adopted different market strategies, trying to find their own way to survive in the fierce competition.

2024-08-12