THE GLOBAL CEMENT INDUSTRY

MARKET ANALYSIS IN THE LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS

In addition to a comprehensive view of the sector's environment and demand (macroeconomic factors, technological advances, etc.), the study provides our exclusive analysis of the past evolution of the global cement industry and its prospects. In particular, it outlines the impact of the health crisis and the lessons to be learned from the current situation.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPANIES DEVELOPMENT AXES

Robot range expansion, customer market diversification, production capacity increases, but also internationalisation : the report details the growth levers prioritised by the world leaders in the cement industry, after analysing their main strengths and weaknesses.

EXPLANATION OF THE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

This report also provides an individualised and aggregated financial analysis of the operators' financial performance. In particular, it deciphers the evolution of sales and operating profit rate for the analysed companies.

THE SUMMARY AND KEY PAGES OF THE REPORT

The summary provides all the elements needed to understand the major trends in the sector and foreseeable developments, drawing on analyses of the market outlook and the strategies of the companies.

MARKET FUNDAMENTALS

Key figures and trends in the sector

Simplified cement processing diagram

Cement categories

The cement industry value chain

Outlets and distribution channels

THE MARKET AND LEADERS' ACTIVITY

SECTORAL ENVIRONMENT

Overview (PESTEL analysis)

Ecology and technology

Socio-demographic trends

Macroeconomic environment

THE GLOBAL CEMENT MARKET

The global construction market

Global cement production

Main cement producing countries

Cement prices

Repartition of manufacturers' costs

Energy consumption

Capacity utilisation rate

International trade

THE ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE LEADERS

Leaders' cumulative sales (2015-2020)

Leaders' rankings by revenue

Leaders' aggregate operating income rate

Leaders' rankings by operating income rate

Activity and individualised performance

COMPETITION AND LEADERS' STRATEGIES

THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Overview (Porter's strengths)

Government influence

Threat of substitutes

LEADERS' STRATEGIES

Cement manufacturers' development axes

Cement companies' responses to the Covid-19 crisis

Vertical integration

Internationalisation

Innovation

Improving the environmental footprint

Management of the business portfolio

With examples, tables and case studies (Holcim, Cemex, CRH, HeidelbergCement, etc.)

THE FORCES AT WORK

Ranking of the 10 world leaders in the global cement industry

Key performance indicators of the 10 leaders (revenue growth and EBIT rate)

SWOT analysis of the 10 leaders

Leader's profiles