the National Bureau of Statistics show that in the first half of this year, the national cement output was 815 million tons, down 4. In terms of provinces, Sichuan's cement output was 53.195 million tons, down 2.4313 million tons from the same period last year. 4.
From a market perspective, in recent years, Affected by the weak demand for downstream real estate and infrastructure, cement production continued to decline. Statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics show that in 2024, the national cement output was 1.825 billion tons, down 9 from the same period last year. According to the forecast of China Cement Network, the domestic cement demand will fall by 5-7% this year. 
is currently affected by the decline in demand, the effect of off-peak production has been reduced." Enterprise efficiency has also declined, but off-peak production enables employees to keep at least one job and have an income. Once enterprises go bankrupt due to excessive market competition or serious overcapacity, a large number of workers will lose their jobs, which will not only bring economic difficulties to workers and their families, but also have a certain impact on government tax revenue and social stability. 
In the future, even if enterprises take measures such as peak staggering production, it will be difficult to fundamentally solve the problem of overcapacity. As demand continues to decline, whether forced or active, a large number of cement enterprises will eventually withdraw from the market. This is the inevitable result of the role of market rules, and also the process of self-adjustment and optimization of the industry.
Faced with the changes in the industry environment, Tang Jianhua emphasized that enterprises need to enhance their competitiveness from many aspects. In terms of
technological upgrading, enterprises should increase investment in equipment upgrading, ultra-low emission transformation, energy saving and consumption reduction. The Special Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction in the Cement Industry jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments has put forward clear requirements for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the cement industry. The promotion of industrial brain, team building and expert system services by enterprises will help narrow the gap with the advanced technology level of the same industry and achieve green and low-carbon development. For example, through the upgrading and transformation of key equipment such as cement kilns, energy efficiency can be improved, carbon emissions can be reduced, and product quality and production efficiency can be improved.
In terms of resource management, enterprises should deepen the difficulties of mine management and resource utilization. Mine resources are the important foundation of cement production. Strengthening mine management can ensure the stable supply of raw materials, improve the utilization rate of resources and reduce production costs. Promoting the transformation and upgrading of environmental protection, implementing information, intelligent and expert system services, and enabling production and operation are also important measures to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. Through information and intelligent means, enterprises can achieve precise control and management of the production process, improve production efficiency, reduce waste of resources, and enhance the economic and environmental benefits of enterprises.
Tang Jianhua believes that as a typical cyclical industry, the cement industry has entered the downward channel, the downward trend of domestic cement demand will not change, cement enterprises should establish a sense of crisis, always maintain a keen insight into market changes, timely identify and solve problems.
In the critical period of industry change, Star Ship City Cement will actively respond to it, seek breakthroughs in the predicament and achieve sustainable development by enhancing its competitiveness and innovation ability.
At present, the cement industry is facing the double test of energy saving, environmental protection and industrial intelligence upgrading. In order to implement the relevant policy requirements and accelerate the green low-carbon transformation and high-quality development of the cement industry, China Cement Network is scheduled for September 23-24. Held in Zibo, Shandong conference.
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