Panama’s cement production -13.2% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Panama’s cement production decreased by -13.2% to 0.653 Mt, after 0.752 Mt in the same period last year and 0.703 Mt in the year before.
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Bolivia’s cement production +6.3% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Bolivia’s cement production increased by +6.3% to 1.949 Mt, after 1.834 Mt in the same period last year and 1.810 Mt in the year before.
Mexico’s Cruz Azul plans to expand its cement capacity
A 3000 tpd integrated plant shall be installed in the municipality of Seybaplaya, southwest of Campeche in Mexico, while a new grinding plant shall be installed in the Lagunas cement plant (photo) in Oaxaca. Cemento Cruz Azul plans investment costs…
Holcim Group has entered Peru’s construction market
Holcim has entered Peru’s construction market with the acquisition of 100% of the shares and operations of the two companies Comacsa (Compañía Minera Agregados Calcareos S.A.) and Mixercon. The two Peruvian companies work successful in the country’s construction industry. Mixercon…
Peru’s cement production down -4.5% in 7M 2024
In the first 7 months of 2024, Peru’s cement production declined -4.5% to 6.164 Mt, after 6.457 Mt in the same period last year and 7.490 Mt in the year before.
Chile’s cement dispatch down -8.6% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Chile’s cement dispatch declined by -8.5% to 2.183 Mt, after 2.781 Mt in the same period last year and 3.155 Mt in the year before.
Mexico’s cement production +4.5% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Mexico’s cement production (integrated plants) increased by +4.5% to 21.438 Mt, after 20.518 Mt in the same period last year and 20.123 Mt in the year before.
Brazil’s cement dispatch up +2.0% in 7M 2024
In the first 7 months of 2024, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by +2.0% to 36.449 Mt, after 35.722 Mt in the same period last year. In July 2024 a YoY increase by +6.6% to 5.853 Mt was recorded.
Argentina’s cement dispatch -28.4% in 7M 2024
In the first 7 months of 2024, Argentina’s cement dispatch declined by -28.4% to 5.189 Mt, after 7.249 Mt in the same period last year and 7.303 Mt in the year before.
Cemex divests operations in the Dominican Republic
Cemex signed an agreement with Cementos Progreso for the sale of its operations in the Dominican Republic. The divested assets consist of one 2.6 Mta cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís, consisting of two integrated production lines and related…