According to China Cement Network Market Data Center, although the Yichang area in Hubei Province is still in the stage of kiln shutdown, the overall market demand is weak, the shipment volume of enterprises is small, and the inventory is under high pressure. In order to alleviate the inventory pressure and ensure the normal operation of the kiln line in the later period, the leading enterprises in Yichang area have recently notified the reduction of cement price by 30 yuan/ton.
"If we don't reduce the price, the kiln won't be able to open, and the warehouse will be full." A person in charge of a cement enterprise in Yichang said that weak market demand led to a large backlog of inventory. One production line of the enterprise was shut down at the end of November last year due to full storage and started recently. Another production line was also shut down for at least 50 or 60 days for the same reason. The price adjustment measures, on the one hand, is to reduce the price to stimulate sales, reduce inventory pressure in order to restart the production line; on the other hand, it is also to cope with the impact of Chongqing Conch Cement down the river.
In addition, the person in charge said that this year's cement demand is not optimistic, although there are some key local projects, but has not really started , cement enterprises are facing a more severe situation.
Cement industry has serious overcapacity, the impact of peak staggering production on the supply side has declined significantly, the "competition and cooperation relationship" formed over the years has broken down, and the pressure of industry operation has doubled. On March 28-29, China Cement Network will hold the " 13th China Cement Industry Summit and TOP100 Award Ceremony " in Hangzhou, during which awards will be given to top 100 cement and supplier enterprises, and experts and scholars will be invited. China Railway and other construction units jointly discuss the new development trend of the cement industry in the future, and work together to create the future!
