Philippines: Cement manufacturers are no longer expecting demand growth in 2026, as slower government infrastructure spending continues to weigh on construction activity, according to the Business Inquirer. Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CEMAP) president Reinier Dizon said the industry had yet to see a meaningful increase in demand, even after the peak construction season from February to April. Dizon said that government infrastructure spending, which accounts for about 40% of total cement demand, remained ‘sluggish.’ Although CEMAP has yet to complete its full assessment of industry demand for 2026, Dizon said that the market would likely end the year with a single-digit contraction.
Cement producers expect slow demand in 2026
