Romania, seventh largest cement producer in the EU

Cement consumption reached a record-high level in 2008, amounting to around 600 kg per capita, equivalent to 13 million tonnes, double as much as in 2005, exceeding the European average, which is of around 550 kg per capita. This makes Romania the seventh biggest cement producer in the European Union, behind countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, France and Poland, according to representatives of CIROM (The Cement Industry Association). "We estimate the cement market went up by around 20-25% in 2008 compared with 2007, a growth rate similar to that of the constructions industry, while average cement consumption per capita stood at around 600 kilos per capita," said Cement consumption reached a record-high level in 2008, amounting to around 600 kg per capita, equivalent to 13 million tonnes, double as much as in 2005, exceeding the European average, which is of around 550 kg per capita., the local branch of HeidelbergCement. Consumption amounted to around 275 kilos per capita in 2005, and has since seen annual rises of 20-40%, but 2009 will be the first in ten years when demand goes down, according to information provided by players on the market.