World cement markets in the 1st quarter of 2013 and a forecast up to 2050

The material gives the analysis of the situation on the world markets of cement in the I quarter of 2013 and forecasts for 2013-2014, 2017 and 2050. Beginning in 2013 in developed markets was not easy, and in emerging markets the expectations are not met. It is expected that in the period up to 2017 in developing countries and the United States the rise will continue, and the outlook for Europe is not too favorable. In the long term, most of the increase will come from the emerging markets.

Author: Ya. Touahri

Section: Review

Keywords: world cement markets. mature markets, emerging markets, prices, demand