Concrete Weekly Report: Winter Break Deepens in the North, Demand Pressures in the South (12.1-12.5)

On December 5, the National Concrete Price Index (CEMPI) closed at 90.44 points, flat on a month-on-month basis, down 19.48% year-on-year.

This week, the national concrete market showed regional differentiation, the winter break in the northern region was deepened, the outdoor construction in the northeast market was completed, and the price entered the winter break period; the snowfall in the northwest led to a sharp drop in shipments; the demand in North China was weak and the price was weak and stable due to environmental constraints. Demand in South China is under pressure, while demand in East China is released unevenly, and the overall price is weak and stable. The demand for raw materials in Southwest China is tight, but the price is generally stable. The fluctuation of cost-side cement was limited, the financial pressure intensified at the end of the year, and the market as a whole maintained a weak and stable operation.