Iraq: The Iraq-based Al-Qaim Cement plant has reportedly reached its full production capacity of 0.84Mt/yr and has begun to increase exports to Syria, according to Iraqi News which cited an announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Minerals. The plant produces 70,000t/month of sulphate-resistant cement and exports 7500t of that to Syria. The plant is powered by a 30MW power station, decreasing its reliance on the national grid and eliminating interruptions to production. It launched its first cement exports to Syria through the Al-Waleed border crossing in May 2026. /Global Cement