Argentina’s cement dispatch down -3.1% in 09M 2026
In the first 9 months in 2026, Argentina’s cement dispatch (local and exports) decreased by -3.1% to 7.279 Mt, after 7.516 Mt in the same period last year and 7.004 Mt in the year before.
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Brazil’s CSN sells cement unit to China’s Huaxin
CSN in Brazil signed an exclusive agreement with China’s Huaxin for its cement unit. If the transaction is completed, Huaxin will acquire all shares in CSN Cimentos, with a stated value of R$12.7 billion. The announcement follows the strategy CSN…
Colombia’s cement production up +3.3% in 08M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, Colombia’s cement production increased by +3.3% YoY to 9.327 Mt, after 9.030 Mt in the same period last year and 8.883 Mt in the year before.
Cemex used 67% less freshwater in its concrete in Mexico
In 2025, Cemex achieved a 67% freshwater substitution rate across its ready-mix operations in Mexico. As part of the program, 31 Cemex concrete plants in Mexico have been certified under AENOR’s Zero Freshwater and Zero Discharge Framework. The initiative has…
Mexico’s cement production up +3.4% in 07M 2026
In the first 07 months in 2026, Mexico’s cement production (of integrated plants) increased by +3.4% YoY to 23.086 Mt, after 22.317 Mt in the same period last year and 25.132 Mt in the year before.
Brazil’s cement dispatch up 1.8% in 08M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by 1.8% YoY to 45.028 Mt, after 44.218 Mt in the same period last year and 42.989 Mt in the year before.
Argentina’s cement dispatch down -4.2% in 08M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, Argentina’s cement dispatch (local and exports) decreased by -4.2% to 6.315 Mt, after 6.594 Mt in the same period last year and 6.087 Mt in the year before.
Grupo Estrella acquired Cementos Fortaleza in El Salvador
The Dominican Republic-based construction company Grupo Estrella has expanded its cement operations in Central America with the acquisition of Cementos Fortaleza in El Salvador. The transaction includes Cementos Fortaleza’s Acajutla grinding plant (photo), which has a cement production capacity of…
Colombia’s cement production up +3.9% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Colombia’s cement production increased by +3.9% YoY to 8.093 Mt, after 7.792 Mt in the same period last year and 7.694 Mt in the year before.
Ecuador’s cement production up +11.8% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Ecuador’s cement production increased by +11.8% YoY to 2.978 Mt, after 2.664 Mt in the same period last year and 2.519 Mt in the year before.