Ecuador: Cement production in Ecuador reached 492,300t in August 2026, representing a 3.7% increase compared to the 474,900t recorded in July 2026, according to data from the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). Inventories reached 46,900t, a monthly increase of 78.9%. The BCE notes that this rise suggests a strategy of precautionary inventory accumulation by cement companies in anticipation of the approaching El Niño climate phenomenon and the potential risks it poses to raw material supplies. The institution surmises that the sector is bolstering inventory levels to mitigate potential production chain disruptions and ensure a continuous supply to the market.
Regarding shipments, trends differed compared to August 2025, with significant increases in bulk cement deliveries, driven largely by precast concrete element production and contractors. Cement demand varied by province, with notable growth rates in Esmeraldas, Tungurahua and Imbabura.
