Asia Cement demand is looking positive, driven by rapid urbanization, growing middle class and affordable housing, infrastructure expenditure and a post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery in construction activity, especially in China, India, and Indonesia. These markets are projected to lead in consumption growth.

The development of Southeast Asia’s cement varies greatly.  For instance, Vietnam's annual 100 million tons cement production capacity, which, in addition to supplying Vietnam's domestic market demand, is also a major exporter of cement clinker to China every year. The re-opening of China will help to restart the construction activities and boost infrastructure investment, resulting in a recovery of cement demand in the country. Solid growth is expected in the Philippines as the new government resumes public works. Indonesia and Thailand are expected to show a modest growth in demand, driven by higher infrastructure spending. However, rising inflation, high energy & raw materials costs have squeezed cement margins. Will the situation improve further with producers hiking cement prices?

Cement production is an energy intensive industry and the most significant industrial CO2 emitter. The cement industry alone is responsible for almost 7% of the world’s carbon emissions. A growing emphasis on environmental concerns and stringent regulations/policies are driving the growth for green cement and efficient building materials. Plus the high fuel costs have also accelerated industry trends towards alternative fuels and carbon emission reduction. Find out what are the new, alternative technologies for efficient cement production as well as novel solutions to decarbonize the cement sector to meet its target by 2050!

CMT’s 22nd Cementrade Summit brings together leading industry experts to share market insights/ strategies, trade flows, & alternative technologies that will shape the future of cement industry moving forward!

Highlights:

• Global cement/clinker trade forecast & changing market dynamics
• Market focus : SE Asia, Australia, China, India, Bangladesh
• Fly Ash/GBFS/GGBFS  demand/supply trends
• Freight market & energy outlook
• Net-zero strategies, Green Cement, Alternative Fuels and Materials
• Digital Operation & technology innovations in cement production 

Contact grace@cmtsp.com.sg for registrations and information.