Russia: Cement consumption in Russia could fall by up to 26% in 2026, according to Soyuzcement. The organisation said that consumption declined by 24% year-on-year to 8.30Mt in the first quarter of 2026, while consumption in March 2026 fell by 20% year-on-year despite a seasonal rise of 53% month-on-month.
Soyuzcement said that it expected a slowdown in the construction industry in the medium term. It said that a decrease in cement consumption in Russia of at least 20% was expected in 2026, with pessimistic forecasts of up to 26%.
