As we all know, cement acts as an important and fundamental raw material for national economy. Since China's implementation of Reform and Opening-up policy, China cement industry has witnessed a rapid growth. The cement output reached 1.06 billion tons in the year of 2005, accounting for about 48% of the global total. During the first three quarters of 2006, the output accumulated to 871.5479 million tons with a year-on-year growth of 20.7%. Basically, the rapid growth of cement output could meet the demand of the fast growth of national economy and the large-scale economic construction.

Statistics of China Cement Output, 1991-2005

In spite of great achievements in China cement industry, the structural problems are conspicuously reflected here, mainly including small corporate scale, low product grade, backward production capacity, high energy & resources consumption and severe environmental pollution, etc, which not only resulted from the long-term low level industrial development, but blindness expansion of some enterprises in recent years.

Scale Comparison between Chinese and Overseas Cement Enterprises

To address the above mentioned issues, the document of The Notice of Several Suggestions for Accelerating Structural Adjustment of China Cement Industry was released by eight national Ministries and commissions such as National Reform and Development Commission on April 28 of 2006, so as to foster the development of large scale cement enterprises and groups. In October of 2006, the National Reform and Development Commission issued another important two documents of Special Planning for Cement Industry Development and Policies for Cement Industry Development, which actively encourages the merger and reorganization among powerful cement enterprises, so as to enhance the industrial concentration and market competitiveness.

Structural Adjustment Goals of China Cement Industry by 2010

What's more, the disappointing operation of small and medium cement enterprises and the considerable benefits of leading cement giants impress the market. The acknowledgement of successful business through merger and reorganization has been reached among cement enterprises. In 2006, further structural adjustment of cement industry was implemented. On the one hand Chinese large scale cement enterprises accelerated the acquisition step for huge benefits; on the other hand, overseas cement giants entered Chinese market for further opportunities, which resulted in a new wave of merger and acquisition in cement industry.

In the next decade, China will actively promote the structural adjustment of domestic cement industry, support the development of large scale enterprises, and improve the industry concentration. Some small and medium cement enterprise will gradually exit from the competitive market.

Table of content

 1 Overview of Global Cement Industry
1.1 Overview of China Cement Industry
1.1.1 Sustainable Growth of Cement Output
1.1.2 More Rational Development
1.1.3 Structural Adjustment being accelerated
1.1.4 Expansion of Scale Production
1.1.5 Improvement of Equipment Level
1.1.6 Growth in Economic Benefits
1.2 Overview of Cement Industry in Other Countries
1.2.1 Overview of Cement Industry in Asia
1.2.1.1 Japan
1.2.1.2 South Korea
1.2.1.3 Malaysia
1.2.1.4 Indonesia
1.2.1.5 The Philippines
1.2.1.6 Thailand
1.2.1.7 Viet Nam
1.2.1.8 Singapore
1.2.1.9 Taiwan
1.2.1.10 India
1.2.2 Overview of Cement Industry in Other Continents
1.2.2.1 America
1.2.2.2 Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
1.2.2.3 Other Countries and Regions

2 Demand & Supply Relation of China Cement Industry
2.1 Analysis of the Supply of China Cement Industry
2.1.1 Regional Distribution of Chinese Cement Enterprises
2.1.2 Regional Distribution of Limestone Resources in China
2.2 Analysis of the Demand of China Cement Industry
2.2.1 Analysis of Domestic Demand
2.2.1.1 Infrastructure Construction
2.2.1.2 Real Estate
2.2.1.3 New Rural Construction
2.2.2 Demand Forecast
2.3 Analysis of Import and Export
2.3.1 General Review
2.3.2 Analysis of China Cement Import & Export in 2005
2.3.3 Analysis of China Cement Import & Export in Jan-Aug 2006
2.4 Analysis of Price Changes of China Cement Industry
2.4.1 Operational Performance of China Cement Industry in 2005
2.4.2 Domestic Cement Prices
2.4.3 Causes for Cement Price Fluctuations
2.4.4 Forecast of Cement Price Trend

3 Existing Problems in the Development of China Cement Industry
3.1 Scale and Efficiency of China Cement Industry
3.1.1 Disperse Distribution and Small Scale
3.1.1 Low Efficiency of Per-capita Output
3.2 Technical Problems of China Cement Industry
3.2.1 Backward Manufacturing Techniques and High Energy Consumption
3.2.2 Environmental Destruction and Severe Pollution
3.2.2 Poor Quality and Low Grade
3.3 Production Capacity of China Cement Industry

4 Analysis of Investment Policies and Environment for China Cement Industry
4.1 Macroeconomic Policies
4.2 Industrial Policies
4.3 Economic Cycle
4.4 Environmental Policies

5 Status Quo and Trend of Merger & Reorganization of China Cement Industry
5.1 Background for Merger & Reorganization
5.2 Merger & Reorganization Characteristics and Trend
5.3 Development of Overseas Cement Enterprises in China
5.3.1 Merger and Acquisition of Global Cement Giants
5.3.2 Reasons for Foreign Capital Entering China Cement Industry
5.3.3 China's Altitudes towards the Entry of Foreign Capital

6 Merger & Reorganization of Overseas Enterprises in China Cement Enterprises
6.1 Analysis of Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Lafarge Group in China
6.1.1 Brief Introduction of Lafarge Group
6.1.2 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Lafarge Group in China
6.1.2.1 Development of Lafarge Group in Chinese Cement Market
6.1.2.2 Brief Introduction of Cement Business of Shui On Construction and Materials Limited (SOCAM) in Mainland China
6.1.2.3 Establishment of Lafarge Shui On Cement Co., Ltd.
6.1.2.4 Development of Lafarge Shui On Cement Co., Ltd.
6.2 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Swiss-based Holcim in China
6.2.1 Brief Introduction of Swiss-based Holcim
6.2.2 Brief Introduction of Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd
6.2.3 Analysis on the Shareholding Process of Holcim on Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd
6.3 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Heidelberg Cement Co., Ltd in China
6.3.1 Brief Introduction of Heidelberg Cement Co., Ltd
6.3.2 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Heidelberg Cement Co., Ltd in China
6.3.2.1 Establishment of Jidong Heidelberg (Jingyang and Fufeng) Cement Co., Ltd
6.3.2.2 Heidelberg Cement Co., Ltd & Liaoning Gongyuan Cement (Group) Co., Ltd.
6.4 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Irish CRH Group in China
6.4.1 Brief Introduction of Irish CRH Group
6.4.2 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Irish CRH Group in China
6.4.2.1Complete acquisition of Harbin Xiaoling Cement Plant
6.4.2.2 Partially purchasing the stocks of Jilin Yatai Group
6.5 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Asia Cement Co., Ltd in China
6.5.1 Brief introduction of Asia Cement Co., Ltd.
6.5.2 Merger & Reorganization and Investments of Asia Cement Co., Ltd in Mainland China
6.3 Investments of Foreign Capital into Leading Chinese Cement Enterprises
6.3.1 Analysis of the Investments of Morgan Stanley in China
6.3.2 Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd Acquired Loans from Foreign Banks and Financial Servicing Institutions

7 Merger & Reorganization Cases of China Cement Industry
7.1 Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd
7.1.1 Merger & Reorganization Process
7.1.2 Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd & China Cement Plant
7.1.3 Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd & Anhui Chaodong Cement Co., Ltd
7.2 China National Building Group Corporation & Xuzhou Conch Cement Co., Ltd.
7.3 Gansu Qilianshan Cement Co., Ltd & Lanzhou Datonghe Cement Co., Ltd.
7.4 Beijing Jinyu Group Co., Ltd & Hebei Taihang Cement Co., Ltd.
7.5 Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd & Goldencat Cement Co., Ltd.

8 Analysis of China's Major Cement Enterprises
8.1 Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd.
8.2 Xinjiang Tianshan Cement Co., Ltd.
8.3 Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd.
8.4 Tangshan Jidong Cement Co., Ltd.
8.5 Jilin Yatai (Group) Co., Ltd.
9 Suggestions for Merger & Reorganization

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