Iran seeks cement markets after Iraqi ban

In Iran, Mohammad-Reza Lotfi, deputy head of the Association of Cement Industry Entrepreneurs, is reported as saying that the Iraqi ban on Iranian cement imports has caused much trouble for the industry. The only solution is to look for new markets, with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia named as possibilities. About 7 million tonnes of Iran's cement exports or 60% of cement and clinker exports went to Iraq in 2015. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan, another big market, has also reduced imports due to i

May 19, 2016 Read time: 1 min

The only solution is to look for new markets, with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia named as possibilities.

About 7 million tonnes of Iran's cement exports or 60% of cement and clinker exports went to Iraq in 2015.

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan, another big market, has also reduced imports due to increased production capacity.

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Iran’s cement, clinker exports down

Iran exported 15 million tonnes of cement and clinker in 2015-16, down a fifth from the previous year.

Abdolreza Sheikhan, the Association of Cement Industry Entrepreneurs secretary, said that among the major export markets, Iraq (which accounted for 60% of shipments) raised tariffs from US$4 (€3.51) per tonne to US$13 during the year under review, while Azerbaijan has increased domestic production and reduced imports.

Iran now seeks to market cement in Africa and Central Asia.

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Iran/Russia: volume of building stone delivery may grow

Iran hopes to increase exports of building stone to Russia.

According to Mohammad Reza Bahrami, the deputy head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, economic sanctions against Russia have created favourable market conditions for Iran.

The country is also interested in cooperation in different fields of ore mining industry. Particularly, Russia has a great experience in geological exploration and geochemical surveys.

August 12, 2015

Pakistan: cement exports fall 7.4% in July 2015

The cement export volume of Pakistan in July 2015 fell year-on-year by 7.45% from 503,000tonnes to 465,000tonnes, while the domestic dispatch volume grew from 1.73 million tonnes to 1.8 million tonnes, and sales went up 4.19%.

The export volume fell mainly due to the influx of cement from Iran in Afghanistan and non-tariff barriers by India, said an All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) spokesperson.

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New regulations rolled out to lift Iran's cement exports to Iraq

The Iraq's Trade Ministry has agreed on new regulations that increase the volume of Iran's cement exports to Iraq.

For the period between 21 March 2014 and 21 August 2014, more than 8 million tonnes of cement were exported by Iran to Iraq.

Under the new rules, each Iranian cement company is now allowed to export 15,000tonnes/year cement into Iraq from the Mehran, Chazzabeh and Shalamcheh border terminals.