Mexico’s cement production -12.8% in Jan. 2025
In January 2025, Mexico’s cement production (of integrated plants) decreased by -12.8%% to 3.092 Mt, after 3.544 Mt in the same period last year and 3.432 Mt in the year before.
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Brazil’s cement dispatch up +6.0% in 1Q 2025
In the first quarter in 2025, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by +6.0% to 15.564 Mt, after 14.685 Mt in the same period last year and 14.787 Mt in the year before.
Argentina’s cement dispatch up +11.0% in 1Q 2025
In the first quarter (1Q) 2025, Argentina’s cement dispatch increased by +11.0% to 2.332 Mt, after 2.100 Mt in the same period last year and 2.984 Mt in the year before.
Cementos Cibao to install 3500 tpd kiln line in Dom. Rep.
Cementos Cibao is erecting a new 3500 tpd kiln line in the proximity of the town Santiago de los Caballero in the Dom. Rep. The new kiln line will provide the clinker to one of Cibao’s grinding units (photo). The…
Holcim acquires Peru’s Compañía Minera Luren
Holcim has completed the acquisition of Compañía Minera Luren, a leading producer of specialty building solutions in Peru. The company is a family-owned business founded in 1956, produces energy-efficient walling systems, specialty mortars and other specialty building materials, including minerals…
El Salvador’s cement dispatch -3.5% in Jan. 2025
In January 2025, El Salvador’s cement dispatch decreased by -3.5% to 0.152 Mt, after 0.158 Mt in the same period last year and 0.163 Mt in the year before.
Colombia’s cement exports down -5.0% in 02M 2025
In the first 2 months of 2025, Colombia’s cement exports decreased by -5.0% to 0.161 Mt, after 0.170 Mt in the same period last year and 0.20 Mt in the year before.
Chile’s cement dispatch down -5.5% in 01M 2025
In the first month in 2025, Chile’s cement dispatch decreased by -5.5% to 0.428 Mt, after 0.452 Mt in the same period last year and 0.473 Mt in the year before.
Puerto Rico’s cement sales up +5.0% in 02M 2025
In the first 2 months of 2025, Puerto Rico’s cement sales increased by +5.0% to 0.103 Mt, after 0.098 Mt in the same period last year and 0.099 Mt in the year before.
Huaxin Cement acquired aggregate supplier EMBU in Brazil
Huaxin Cement completed the acquisition of aggregate supplier EMBU SA in Brazil for a transaction value of US$ 176.9m. Established over 60 years ago, EMBU SA is a top construction aggregate provider in the Sao Paulo state, operating 4 modern…