Building Materials - A GLOBAL OUTLOOK

Abstract

The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird' s eye view of the industry' s diverse and far-flung dynamics impacting demand. The report also offers incisive insights into key technological breakthroughs i.e. the evolution of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, Flyash, and Insulated Concrete Forming (ICF), among others. The report provides an exclusive prelude to the world cement & concrete market. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with 26 fact-rich market data tables with a special focus on the faltering US market. The growth engine in the world construction industry, the Chinese market, is also elaborated upon and punctuated with statistical findings and discussions on accompanying trends, and issues. Other regional markets briefly synopsized include France, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, UK, Turkey, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia among others. The reader stands to gain macro-level insights into recent noteworthy corporate developments such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, and other industry activities. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 576 companies worldwide.

Table of Contents

1. Overview 1

• Do-It-Yourself - An Emerging Market 1
• Factors Governing the DIY Market 1
• Online Marketplace 1
• Positive Global Wood Market 1
• Consolidation, Technology and Substitution - Molding Wood Sector 1
• Engineered Wooden Products Ready to Replace Wood 2
• Engineered Wood Products - Performance Oriented 2

2. Technological Breakthroughs 2

• Glass - Permeable to Sunlight but Not to Heat 2
• Ductal: An Innovative Composite Building Material 3
• PPC Pipe Production Line: A Green Environment Friendly Building Material 3
• Insulated Concrete Forming 3
• Flyash - For Concrete Reinforcement 3
• Fiber-Reinforced Concrete 4
• Cement Pulsation 4
• Wire Mesh Products Expand Metal Applications 4
• CanFibre Develops Barkboard from Waste 4
• Tiles - In All New Natural Looks 5
• 3. Market Trends 5
  • Building Materials Sector in 2007-2008 5
  • Green Building Materials Market Soars 5
  • Asahi Leads Building Glass Market 5

4. Segmental Perspective 5

• Aggregates 5
• Sand and Gravel 6
• Crushed Rock 6
• Cement & Concrete Products 6
  • Cement - The Basic Material in Construction Industry 6
    • A Review of Cement Market 6
    • Cement Pricing 2005 to 2008 6
  • Concrete - A Mix of Cement and Aggregate 6
    • Precast Concrete 7
    • Ready-Mixed Concrete 7
    • Textured Concrete 7
    • Applications of Concrete 7
• Bricks 7
• Metal 8
  • Steel - The Key Constituent 8
    • Table 1: Leading Producers in the Global Flat Product Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for Mittal Steel, Arcelor Group, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Group, Posco Group, US Steel Group, Shanghai Baosteel Group, ThyssenKrupp Stahl Group, Corus Group, and China Steel Group 8
    • Table 2: Leading Producers in the Global Long Products Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for Mittal Steel, Arcelor Group, Gerdau Group, Evrazholding Group, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel group, Riva Group, Nucor Group, Sumitomo Group and Severstal Group 8
• Glass - The Most Green Building Material 8
• Timber 9
  • Timber Scores on Benefits 9
• Plastic 9
• Other Building Materials 9
  • Mineral Wool 9
  • Bitumen 9
  • Asphalt 9
  • Wood Fiber Plastic Composites - A Modern Building Material 9
• Regional Growth Prospects 10
• Outlook 10
  • Factors Affecting the Global Market 10

5. Mergers and Acquisitions 11

6. Strategic Corporate Developments 44

7. Product/Technology/Service Launches 48

8. World Cement and Concrete Market 49

• Table 3: World Market for Cement and Concrete by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 49
• Table 4: Worldwide Cement and Concrete Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 50
• Outlook 50
• World Steel Market 50
  • Table 5: Global Steel Demand in Construction Sector by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and African Markets independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 51
  • Table 6: Global Steel Demand in Construction Sector (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa 51
  • Market Players 52

9. A North American Perspective 52

• Overview 52
  • North America - Foremost in Appearance Wood Products 52

9a. United States 53

• Overview 53
  • US Housing Slump to Continue & Non- Residential Construction Spending to be Sluggish 53
  • Aggregates Market - Insight 53
  • Continuous Growth in Construction Market 53
  • Future Prospects 53
    • Stone Industry Registers Consistent Growth 53
    • Opportunities for New Products 54
    • Plastics and Metals Keep Roof Market Buoyant 54
• New Housing Purchases - Consumer Preferences 54
• Multifamily Housing 54
  • Positives Abound 54
  • Braving the Negative Perception 54
• House Remodeling - Bright Prospects 54
• Commercial Constructions 55
  • Federal Projects Augment Growth 55
  • Technology Transitions - Corporate America is No Stranger to Efficiency Boosters 55
• Distribution - A Fragmented Business 55
• Giants Clout for Regional Stronghold 55
• Players Struggle with Small Product Line 55
• Foreign Investments Galore 55
• US Cement Market 55
• Building Materials and Hardlines 56
• Outlook 56
  • Table 7: US Market for Building Materials by Product Group/Segment - Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 56
  • Table 8: US Building Materials Market (2004 & 2009): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Group/Segment - Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building Products 57

9b. Canada 57

• Overview 57
  • Restructuring of the Canadian Cement Industry 57
  • Canadian Steel manufacturers Affected by Price Differentiation 57

9c. Mexico 58

• Overview 58
  • Regulatory Environment 58

10. A Japanese Perspective 58

• Overview 58
  • Optimistic Future of Japanese Cement Industry 58
  • Factor Affecting Housing Market in Japan 58
  • Japan Timber Housing - Japanese and Western Style 58
    • Japanese Style 59
    • Western Style 59
• Regulatory Environment 59
  • Import Laws 59
    • Table 9: Building Stones Market in Japan (2005): Imports in Volume (in ' 000 Tons) and Value (in Y Million) by Type - Marble, Granite & Sandstones, and Others 59
    • Table 10: Ceramic Tiles Market in Japan (2005): Imports in Volume (in ' 000 Tons) and Value (in Y Million) by Type - Unglazed Ceramic Tiles, and Glazed Ceramic Tiles 59
  • Building Standards Law 59

11. A European Perspective 60

• European Cement Market - Ripe but Not Rotten 60
• European Construction Industry - Top Consumer of Wooden Products 60
• Shift Towards Secondary Wood Products in Europe 60
• European Steel Industry Growing 61
• Clay Tiles Dominate the European Roof Tile Market 61
• Major Trends Influencing WPC in the Building Products Market 61

11a. Belgium 61

• Overview 61
  • The Belgian Cement Industry 61

11b.Bulgaria 62

• Overview 62
  • Construction Industry in Need of Investment 62
  • Cheap Labor but Inferior Technology 62

11c. Czech Republic 62

• Overview 62
  • Czech Construction Market in Focus 62

11d.Denmark 62

• Overview 62
  • Largest Exporter of White Cement in the World 62

11e. France 63

• Overview 63
  • France - The Most Mature Cement Market in Europe 63
• Steel Market Hotting Up 63

11f. Finland 63

• Overview 63
  • Monopolistic Cement Market Thriving in Finland 63

11g. Germany 63

• Germany Cement Market - Mature and Consolidating 63
• Recycling Under Government Scrutiny 63

11h.Norway 64

• Overview 64
  • Building Material Market Flourishing with Governmental Energy Projects 64
  • Local Producers Govern Building Material Market 64
  • DIY and Wood - Prospective Segments 64

11i. Poland 65

• Overview 65
  • Corporate Scenario: The Evolution 65
  • A Giant But Troubled Cement market 65
  • Competition Breeds Novelties 65
  • Ceramic Tiles - In Focus 65
• Regulatory Network 66
  • Certification of Product Mandatory 66
  • Foreign Players Solicit Local Support 66

11j. Russia 66

• Overview 66
  • Land of Potential Opportunities 66
  • The End-Use Market 66

11k. Turkey 67

• Overview 67
  • A Principal Region for Construction Industry 67
  • Construction Sector Playing Prominent Role 67
  • Eczacibasi - Sets the Trends in Ceramics 67

11l.United Kingdom 67

• Overview 67
  • Brick Market - Europe' s Largest 68
  • Cement Production - Highly Concentrated 68
  • Timber Flooring and Other Products Market 68
  • Ceramic Tiles Industry - At its Peak 68
• UK Ceramic Tiles 69
  • Table 11: UK Market for Ceramic Tiles Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Square Feet for Years 2003 through 2008 69
  • Table 12: Ceramic Products Market in the UK (2005): Imports in Million Pounds by Country - Thailand/ Portugal/China, Italy, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Others 69
  • Outlook 69
    • Doors - The Application Route 69
• UK Flooring Products 70
  • Seamless Flooring Products 70
  • Price Margins 70
  • Other Industrial Flooring Products 70
    • Table 13: UK Market for Industrial Flooring Products by Product Group/ Segment - Seamless Flooring (Epoxy Resin, Polyurethane, Cementitious Polymer, Methacrylate, and Screeds), Ceramic Tiles (Dust Pressed Tiles and Floor Quarries), Mastic Asphalt, and Chemical Resistant Bricks Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in £ ' 000 for Years 2003 through 2008 70
    • Table 14: UK Industrial Flooring Products Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product PPC Pipe Production Line: A Green Environment Friendly Building Material 3
• Insulated Concrete Forming 3
• Flyash - For Concrete Reinforcement 3
• Fiber-Reinforced Concrete 4
• Cement Pulsation 4
• Wire Mesh Products Expand Metal Applications 4
• CanFibre Develops Barkboard from Waste 4
• Tiles - In All New Natural Looks 5
• 3. Market Trends 5
  • Building Materials Sector in 2007-2008 5
  • Green Building Materials Market Soars 5
  • Asahi Leads Building Glass Market 5

4. Segmental Perspective 5

• Aggregates 5
• Sand and Gravel 6
• Crushed Rock 6
• Cement & Concrete Products 6
  • Cement - The Basic Material in Construction Industry 6
    • A Review of Cement Market 6
    • Cement Pricing 2005 to 2008 6
  • Concrete - A Mix of Cement and Aggregate 6
    • Precast Concrete 7
    • Ready-Mixed Concrete 7
    • Textured Concrete 7
    • Applications of Concrete 7
• Bricks 7
• Metal 8
  • Steel - The Key Constituent 8
    • Table 1: Leading Producers in the Global Flat Product Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for Mittal Steel, Arcelor Group, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Group, Posco Group, US Steel Group, Shanghai Baosteel Group, ThyssenKrupp Stahl Group, Corus Group, and China Steel Group 8
    • Table 2: Leading Producers in the Global Long Products Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for Mittal Steel, Arcelor Group, Gerdau Group, Evrazholding Group, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel group, Riva Group, Nucor Group, Sumitomo Group and Severstal Group 8
• Glass - The Most Green Building Material 8
• Timber 9
  • Timber Scores on Benefits 9
• Plastic 9
• Other Building Materials 9
  • Mineral Wool 9
  • Bitumen 9
  • Asphalt 9
  • Wood Fiber Plastic Composites - A Modern Building Material 9
• Regional Growth Prospects 10
• Outlook 10
  • Factors Affecting the Global Market 10

5. Mergers and Acquisitions 11

6. Strategic Corporate Developments 44

7. Product/Technology/Service Launches 48

8. World Cement and Concrete Market 49

• Table 3: World Market for Cement and Concrete by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 49
• Table 4: Worldwide Cement and Concrete Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 50
• Outlook 50
• World Steel Market 50
  • Table 5: Global Steel Demand in Construction Sector by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and African Markets independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 51
  • Table 6: Global Steel Demand in Construction Sector (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa 51
  • Market Players 52

9. A North American Perspective 52

• Overview 52
  • North America - Foremost in Appearance Wood Products 52

9a. United States 53

• Overview 53
  • US Housing Slump to Continue & Non- Residential Construction Spending to be Sluggish 53
  • Aggregates Market - Insight 53
  • Continuous Growth in Construction Market 53
  • Future Prospects 53
    • Stone Industry Registers Consistent Growth 53
    • Opportunities for New Products 54
    • Plastics and Metals Keep Roof Market Buoyant 54
• New Housing Purchases - Consumer Preferences 54
• Multifamily Housing 54
  • Positives Abound 54
  • Braving the Negative Perception 54
• House Remodeling - Bright Prospects 54
• Commercial Constructions 55
  • Federal Projects Augment Growth 55
  • Technology Transitions - Corporate America is No Stranger to Efficiency Boosters 55
• Distribution - A Fragmented Business 55
• Giants Clout for Regional Stronghold 55
• Players Struggle with Small Product Line 55
• Foreign Investments Galore 55
• US Cement Market 55
• Building Materials and Hardlines 56
• Outlook 56
  • Table 7: US Market for Building Materials by Product Group/Segment - Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 56
  • Table 8: US Building Materials Market (2004 & 2009): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Group/Segment - Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building Products 57

9b. Canada 57

• Overview 57
  • Restructuring of the Canadian Cement Industry 57
  • Canadian Steel manufacturers Affected by Price Differentiation 57

9c. Mexico 58

• Overview 58
  • Regulatory Environment 58

10. A Japanese Perspective 58

• Overview 58
  • Optimistic Future of Japanese Cement Industry 58
  • Factor Affecting Housing Market in Japan 58
  • Japan Timber Housing - Japanese and Western Style 58
    • Japanese Style 59
    • Western Style 59
• Regulatory Environment 59
  • Import Laws 59
    • Table 9: Building Stones Market in Japan (2005): Imports in Volume (in ' 000 Tons) and Value (in Y Million) by Type - Marble, Granite & Sandstones, and Others 59
    • Table 10: Ceramic Tiles Market in Japan (2005): Imports in Volume (in ' 000 Tons) and Value (in Y Million) by Type - Unglazed Ceramic Tiles, and Glazed Ceramic Tiles 59
  • Building Standards Law 59

11. A European Perspective 60

• European Cement Market - Ripe but Not Rotten 60
• European Construction Industry - Top Consumer of Wooden Products 60
• Shift Towards Secondary Wood Products in Europe 60
• European Steel Industry Growing 61
• Clay Tiles Dominate the European Roof Tile Market 61
• Major Trends Influencing WPC in the Building Products Market 61

11a. Belgium 61

• Overview 61
  • The Belgian Cement Industry 61

11b.Bulgaria 62

• Overview 62
  • Construction Industry in Need of Investment 62
  • Cheap Labor but Inferior Technology 62

11c. Czech Republic 62

• Overview 62
  • Czech Construction Market in Focus 62

11d.Denmark 62

• Overview 62
  • Largest Exporter of White Cement in the World 62

11e. France 63

• Overview 63
  • France - The Most Mature Cement Market in Europe 63
• Steel Market Hotting Up 63

11f. Finland 63

• Overview 63
  • Monopolistic Cement Market Thriving in Finland 63

11g. Germany 63

• Germany Cement Market - Mature and Consolidating 63
• Recycling Under Government Scrutiny 63

11h.Norway 64

• Overview 64
  • Building Material Market Flourishing with Governmental Energy Projects 64
  • Local Producers Govern Building Material Market 64
  • DIY and Wood - Prospective Segments 64

11i. Poland 65

• Overview 65
  • Corporate Scenario: The Evolution 65
  • A Giant But Troubled Cement market 65
  • Competition Breeds Novelties 65
  • Ceramic Tiles - In Focus 65
• Regulatory Network 66
  • Certification of Product Mandatory 66
  • Foreign Players Solicit Local Support 66

11j. Russia 66

• Overview 66
  • Land of Potential Opportunities 66
  • The End-Use Market 66

11k. Turkey 67

• Overview 67
  • A Principal Region for Construction Industry 67
  • Construction Sector Playing Prominent Role 67
  • Eczacibasi - Sets the Trends in Ceramics 67

11l.United Kingdom 67

• Overview 67
  • Brick Market - Europe' s Largest 68
  • Cement Production - Highly Concentrated 68
  • Timber Flooring and Other Products Market 68
  • Ceramic Tiles Industry - At its Peak 68
• UK Ceramic Tiles 69
  • Table 11: UK Market for Ceramic Tiles Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Square Feet for Years 2003 through 2008 69
  • Table 12: Ceramic Products Market in the UK (2005): Imports in Million Pounds by Country - Thailand/ Portugal/China, Italy, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Others 69
  • Outlook 69
    • Doors - The Application Route 69
• UK Flooring Products 70
  • Seamless Flooring Products 70
  • Price Margins 70
  • Other Industrial Flooring Products 70
    • Table 13: UK Market for Industrial Flooring Products by Product Group/ Segment - Seamless Flooring (Epoxy Resin, Polyurethane, Cementitious Polymer, Methacrylate, and Screeds), Ceramic Tiles (Dust Pressed Tiles and Floor Quarries), Mastic Asphalt, and Chemical Resistant Bricks Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in £ ' 000 for Years 2003 through 2008 70
    • Table 14: UK Industrial Flooring Products Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Group/Segment - Seamless Flooring (Epoxy Resin, Polyurethane, Cementitious Polymer, Methacrylate, and Screeds), Ceramic Tiles (Dust Pressed Tiles and Floor Quarries), Mastic Asphalt, and Chemical Resistant Bricks 71
  • Outlook 71

12. An Asia-Pacific Perspective 71

12a. Australia 71

• Overview 71
  • Australian' s Inclination Towards Spacious Homes 72
  • Steel Frames in Australia 72

13. An Asian Perspective 72

• Overview 72
  • Asian Cement Industry 72
  • Steel Industry in Asia-Pacific 73
  • Building Materials Market in Asia-Pacific 73
    • Table 15: Asia-Pacific Market for Building Materials by Product Group/Segment - Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 73
    • Table 16: Asia-Pacific Building Materials Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Group/Segment - Aggregates (Sand & Grave land Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building Products 74

13a. China 74

• Overview 74
  • Luring Players from All Over the World 75
  • A Unique Country in Cement Market 75
  • 2008 Olympics Games Fuel Cement Demand 75
• Building Materials Market 75
  • Table 17: Chinese Market for Building Materials by Flooring Material - Cement and Concrete, and Ceramic Tiles Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Billion Square Meters for Years 2003 through 2008 76
  • Table 18: Building Materials Market in China (2005): Capacity in ' 000 Metric Tons by Category - Cement and Concrete, Architecture Paints, Plastic Pipes, Metal Pipes, and Insulation Materials 76
  • Table 19: Leading Building Materials Producers in China (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Output for China Yaohua Glass Group, Qinhuangdao Yaohua Hualong Beveled Glass, China Luoyang Float Glass Group, Shanghai Yaohua Compound Material, and Others 76
  • Table 20: Chinese Market for Building Materials by Category - Waterproof Materials, Rock Wool Sound Absorption Board, Construction Paints, Plastic Flooring, and Wallpaper & Fabrics Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Square Meters for Years 2003 through 2008 77
  • Table 21: Chinese Market for Building Products by Category - Rock Wool; Mineral Wool; Expandable Perlite; Shaped Plastic, Materials & Doors, & Windows; and Aluminum Silicate Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 77
  • Outlook 77
• Cement and Concrete 78
  • Table 22: Chinese Cement and Concrete Market for Residential Buildings Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 78
  • Table 23: Leading Cement and Concrete Producers in China (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Output for Jiangsu Hailuo Group, Beijing Building Materials, Huaxin Cement, and Others 78
• Cement Industry Structure 78
  • Outlook 79
    • Commercial Concrete on A High 79
    • China Leads the World in Wooden Building Products 79
    • Environmental Awareness and Easy Finance to Boost Wooden Products Market 79
    • China - Destined to Become Outsourcing Station for Wood Products 80
    • Composite Wooden Floor Tiles Blooming 80
    • Plastics Products Market Soaring with Prohibition on Cast Iron Products 80
    • China' s Metal Demand Also Mounting 80
    • China Steel Market is Steady 80
• Windows and Doors 81
• Table 24: Chinese Market for Windows and Doors for Residential Buildings by Type - Wood Windows & Doors, Plastic Windows & Doors, Steel Windows & Doors, and Aluminum Windows & Doors Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 81
• Table 25: Chinese Market for Windows and Doors for Commercial Buildings by Type - Wood Windows & Doors, Plastic Windows & Doors, Steel Windows & Doors, and Aluminum Windows & Doors Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 81
• Outlook 82
• Construction - The Backbone of Economy 82
• Residential Building Market 82
• Commercial Building Market 82
• Imports Knock the Shine of Domestic Produce 82
• Distribution and Supply Perspective 82
• Overseas Practices Take Roots 83
• Supply Chain Comparisons 83
• Infrastructure: Government Makes Efforts to Tame Bottlenecks 83
• Regulatory Environment 83
  • China Bans Six Building Materials 83

13b.India 84

• Construction Sector - An Overview 84
• Market Snapshots 84
• An Overview of the Cement Industry 84
• Indian Government Cuts Duty on Cement Imports 84
• Tile Manufacture - Current Issues 85
• Table 26: Indian Market for Construction and Building Materials Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2010 85

13c. Indonesia 85

• Overview 85
  • Cement Industry Overview 85
    • Indonesia Bans Sand Exports 85

13d.Malaysia 86

• Overview 86
  • Malaysian Timber Industry Initiates Downstream Integration 86

14. A Latin American Perspective 86

• Overview 86
  • A Potential and Secured Cement Market 86

14a. Argentina 87

• Overview 87
  • Construction - Essential for the Country' s Macroeconomic Profile 87
  • 14b.Brazil 87
• Overview 87
  • Cement - The Hallmark 87
  • Regulatory Environment 87

15. Middle East 88

• Overview 88

15a. Egypt 88

15b. Saudi Arabia 88

15c. United Arab Emirates 89

• Overview 89
  • UAE Construction Industry - Showhome Concept 89

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