Mexico’s cement production up +5.3% in 05M 2026
In the first 05 months in 2026, Mexico’s cement production (of integrated plants) increased by +5.3% YoY to 16.514 Mt, after 15.775 Mt in the same period last year and 17.788 Mt in the year before.
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Is the EU ETS system fading away?
The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy. But the geopolitical and economic situation has changed. Accordingly, the ETS proposals shall be revised to seek greater flexibility and bring relief for the industry, while…
Chile’s cement dispatch down -2.3% in 05M 2026
In the first 5 months in 2026, Chile’s cement dispatch decreased by -2.3% YoY to 2.190 Mt, after 2.241 Mt in the same period last year and 2.183 Mt in the year before.
China’s cement production down -9.0% in 1H in 2026
In the 1H in 2026, China’s cement production decreased by -9.0% YoY to 741.22 Mt, after 8.1463 Mt in the same period last year and 854.65 Mt in the year before.
Cemex Spain received €200m for carbon capture project
Cemex in Spain has received a €200m grant under the PERTE Industrial Decarbonisation Program (Line 1) for its SOMZERO CCS project at the Alcanar plant in Tarragona (photo). The project includes an initial investment of €450m and aims to capture…
US Cement imports down -8.6% in 01M 2026
In the first month in 2026 the US cement imports (Portland and blended cements) declined by -8.6% YoY to 1.087 Mt, after 1.189 Mt in the last year and 1.260 Mt in the year before.
US Cement dispatch up +7.1% in 01M 2026
In the first month in 20256 the US cement dispatch (Portland, blended and masonry cement) increased by +7.1% YoY to 5.022 Mt, after 4.690 Mt in the last year and 4.775 Mt in the year before.
Germany’s alcemy targets autonomous cement production
Germany’s industrial AI platform alcemy announced the launch of the new Foundation Partnership, to unveil its roadmap towards autonomous cement and concrete production. The company’s vision is to help producers build the data infrastructure, organizational capabilities, and AI platform required…
Portugal’s cement consumption up +2.2% in 04M 2026
In the first 04 months in 2026, Portugal’s cement consumption increased by +2.7% YoY to 1.344 Mt, after 1.309 Mt in the same period last year and 1.310 Mt in the year before.
Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch down -4.3% in 05M 2026
In the first 5 months in 2026, Saudi Arabia’s cement dispatch (local dispatch and exports) decreased by -4.3% to 21.527 Mt, after 22.493 Mt in the same period last year and 19.880 Mt in the year before.