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Pulse - Cement Imports Surge in 2025, Pressuring Local Producers as Inland Impact Grows

In April 2025, South Africa’s cement imports surged by nearly 39% year-on-year to 114,418 tons, led by Vietnam, which accounted for almost 88% of total volumes in the first four months of the year. Although Vietnam’s share declined slightly, imports from Mozambique and Namibia increased significantly—by 109% and 45% respectively—raising their combined market share to 12.1%. The average import price from Vietnam fell to R740/ton, down 9% from the previous year, while prices from Mozambique and Namibia remained higher at over R1,000 and R1,570 per ton respectively...read the full monthly report here (available to subscribers)

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