Features Cement production capacity in Oman to reach 19 million tons by 2023 14 December, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email LATEST Environment Heidelberg Materials launch CO2 capture trial at Ketton Cutting-edge technology tested at Ketton cement May 09, 2024 People Ecocem names new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Leadership transition marks a milestone in the May 09, 2024 MOST READ Equipment Continental Cement unveiled new DomeSilo at Davenport Enhancing cement storage with Dome April 30, 2024 Environment Prometheus Materials produces cement with algae Startup innovates zero-carbon May 06, 2024 Cement production capacity in Oman to reach 19 million tons by 2023 According to CW Research's 2018 update of the Oman Cement Market Report, cement apparent consumption in the country is forecast to increase to almost eleven million tons in 2023. This improvement will be encouraged by growing construction activity both due to private and public investments. Production capacity is also projected to rise within the next five years, underpinned by capacity expansions of existing plants and the entry of new market participants. ÔÇ£The improving trend forecast for both consumption and production contrasts with the evolution of the construction sector in the last couple of years. The country's construction activity declined in 2016 and in 2017 due to the shocks the decline of oil prices had over the sector. However, in 2018, private investments in construction are likely to offset the cut in public investments the government decided on for the 2018 budget. Furthermore, private investors are attracted by the ease of doing business and by the low construction costs in OmanÔÇØ, assesses Raluca Cercel, CW Group's Associate. A small and consolidated market The Omani cement industry is fairly consolidated, with four cement plants, and another one starting operating by the end of the year. Two of the cement plants are integrated, whereas the other are grinding ones. Currently, cement plants only exist in the North and South of the country, and mostly supply their respective regions. Nevertheless, all of the new plants scheduled to start operations after the start of 2019 are located in the Duqm SEZ, in the central part of the country. Oman's cement market is split among very few players, among them Oman Cement Company, and Raysut Cement Company. Know more about the Omani cement market here Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline