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Japan´s cement exports rise as domestic demand dips

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Japan is shipping more cement abroad to make up for slack demand at home. The country?s cement exports for fiscal 2015, through this March, are projected to top 10 million tonnes for the first time in four years, according to the Japan Cement Association. The final figure is expected to be more than 6 per cent higher than last year?s.

Thanks in part to the yen?s depreciation in 2015, Japanese cement producers see opportunities for bigger profits on exports. They are looking toward Asian markets, in particular, as demand for cement is growing as construction of ports and other infrastructure picks up.

Singapore is the top destination for Japanese cement. In the April-November period of 2015, the volume rose 18 per cent on the year to 2.37 million tonnes. Quite a bit of it is being used in airport and subway construction. Australia-bound cement exports stood at 1.13 million tonnes, up 13 per cent from a year earlier.

Overseas customers are becoming more diverse, too. Exports to Kenya and the Philippines are surging, though volumes are still modest.

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Shree Cement reports 2025 financial year results

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Shree Cement posted revenue of US$2.38 billion for FY2025, marking a 5.5 per cent decline year-on-year. Operating costs rose 2.9 per cent to US$2.17 billion, resulting in an EBITDA of US$528 million—down 12 per cent from the previous year. Net profit fell 50 per cent to US$141 million. The company reported cement sales of 9.84Mt in Q4 FY2025, a 3.3 per cent increase from 9.53Mt in Q4 FY2024, with premium products making up 16 per cent of total sales.

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Rekha Onteddu to become director at Sagar Cements

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Sagar Cements has announced the appointment of Rekha Onteddu as a non-executive independent director, effective 30 June 2025. According to People in Business News, Rekha Onteddu is currently serving in a similar capacity at Andhra Cements, the parent company of Sagar Cements.

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India’s cement consumption set to rise

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According to a Moody’s report, India’s cement consumption is projected to rise by 50 per cent over the next five years, increasing from 445 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) in FY24 to 670 MMTPA by 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by government infrastructure spending and rising housing demand, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 6-7 per cent. To meet this demand, major cement companies are likely to continue acquiring smaller, less profitable firms.

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