Mexico’s cement production up +4.4% in 1Q 2026
In the first quarter in 2026, Mexico’s cement production (of integrated plants) increased by +4.4% YoY to 9.685 Mt, after 9.274 Mt in the same period last year and 9.960 Mt in the year before.
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Argentina’s cement dispatch down -1.0 in 05M 2026
In the first 5 months in 2026, Argentina’s cement dispatch (local and exports) decreased by -1.0% to 3.961 Mt, after 3.999 Mt in the same period last year and 3.553 Mt in the year before.
Cement divestiture by Brazil’s CSN runs at full speed
The cement segment divestiture process by Brazil’s CSN continues at full speed with several proposals received to date from highly qualified companies (we reported here 17.3 and 20.1 this year). Latest information is that the company has established a deadline…
Ecuador’s cement production up +16.1% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Ecuador’s cement production increased by +16.1% YoY to 1.634 Mt, after 1.408 Mt in the same period last year and 1.369 Mt in the year before.
Peru’s cement production up +13.0% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Peru’s cement production (Asocem associated producers) increased by +13.0% YoY to 3.920 Mt, after 3.470 Mt in the same period last year and 3.480 Mt in the year before.
Colombia’s cement production up +4.7% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Colombia’s cement production increased by +4.7% YoY to 4.475 Mt, after 4.275 Mt in the same period last year and 4.376 Mt in the year before.
Cemex wins GWI award for an initiative in Mexico
Cemex has been awarded by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) the ‘Water Stewardship Programme of the Year’, recognising its initiative to reduce freshwater use in concrete production in Mexico. Cemex reported a 67% freshwater substitution rate across its Mexican concrete operations…
Chile’s cement dispatch down -2.3% in 1Q 2026
In the 1Q in 2026, Chile’s cement dispatch decreased by -2.3% YoY to 1.342 Mt, after 1.373 Mt in the same period last year and 1.411 Mt in the year before.
Brazil’s cement dispatch up 1.9% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by 1.9% to 21.301 Mt, after 20.906 Mt in the same period last year and 20.062 Mt in the year before.
Bolivia’s cement production down -14.5% in 1Q 2026
In the 1Q in 2026, Bolivia’s cement production declined by -14.5% YoY to 0.798 Mt, after 0.933 Mt in the last year and 0.950 Mt in the year before.