S&P Global Commodity Insights Launches Weekly Platts Cement Price Assessments for Turkey and Associated Freight to Europe and North America
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S&P Global Commodity Insights has launched pioneering weekly cement and cement clinker price assessments for Turkey and associated freight to Europe and North America. This marks the first-ever cement assessments by a Price Reporting Agency in a market valued at approximately $400 billion.
The initiative comes as the cement industry, accounting for about 8% of global emissions, faces increasing pressure for decarbonization and transparency. The assessments are particularly significant given upcoming regulations like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in 2026.
Turkey's position as a major cement and clinker trader, supported by strong logistics, quality standards, and strategic location, makes it a important focus for these assessments. The new suite incorporates market data including bids, offers, trades, and other indicators to reflect spot market values at key cement hubs.
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- First-mover advantage in providing cement price assessments in a $400 billion market
- Strategic expansion of S&P Global's commodity assessment portfolio
- Timing aligns with increasing regulatory demands for transparency in cement industry
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First in Market Assessments Meet Growing Information Needs of Global Construction Industry
Cement, the key ingredient in concrete — the world's second most consumed product — serves as the foundation of the global construction industry. Clinker is an essential component in cement production particularly in the manufacturing of
Robert Beaman, Global Director of Fertilizers and Minerals at S&P Global Commodity Insights, commented: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural cement price assessments for
The introduction of these cement and clinker assessments further promotes transparency across the broader minerals value chain, meeting information needs of participants. Cement and clinker are vital in the construction industry, complementing S&P's coverage of metals and chemicals, including the use of steel rebar and copper pipes, as well as nylons for windows, paints, lacquers, and polyurethane for insulation.
The new suite of S&P Global Commodity Insights cement and clinker price assessments incorporates market data to reflect the value of cement, clinker, and associated freight in the spot market, taking into account bids, offers, trades, and other indicators — providing insights into pricing at key cement hubs.
Click on the links to access the subscriber note, and FAQ. S&P Global Commodity Insights also offers a comprehensive suite of fertilizer and minerals assessments, including benchmarks in ammonia, urea, sulfur, and phosphate markets. For further details on S&P Global Commodity Insights' fertilizer offerings, visit: Fertilizers | S&P Global.
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EMEA: Paul Sandell + 44 (0)7816 180039, paul.sandell@spglobal.com
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