Persian Gulf-Arabian Sea cement and clinker trade prices remain flat in August

In August, FOB prices for bulk ordinary Portland cement and for prompt deliveries of bulk ordinary grade clinker remained unchanged in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea region.

In the same period, East African CFR prices for bagged cement alro remained flat compared to July.

As observed by Ana Almeida, analyst with CW Group's European team: "In August, in the Persian Gulf Arabian Sea, cement and clinker prices are contracting further, as the peak of summer is on. However, some key players have been showing improvements in both the sea and road trades."

CW Research's August update to the Persian Gulf ÔÇô Arabian Sea and East Africa Cement and Clinker price assessment report covers the latest news in the region's trading situation.

The monthly report also includes details about shipping indices for dry bulk tendency and its reasons, as well as the latest trend in the bunker oil futures.

CW Research's leading role in the global cement and clinker sector forms the underpinning for the monthly price assessment. Price points are based on the analyst team's on-going discussions with cement traders, producers, exporters and other stakeholders in the business and reflect a synthesis of actual traded cargos.

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