Peru: National cement despatches reached 0.99Mt in January 2025, down by 2% compared to January 2024 and by 0.7% in the 12-month cumulative period, according to ASOCEM. Cement production declined by 6% year-on-year to 0.87Mt, while clinker production dropped by 30% to 0.59Mt. Over the 12-month cumulative period, cement production fell by 3% and clinker production declined by 9%.
Cement exports reached 10,200t, down by 2% year-on-year and by 5% in the 12-month cumulative period. Clinker exports increased significantly, by 122% to 73,600t in January 2025, but were down by 18% in the cumulative period.
Cement imports rose by 63% year-on-year to 50,000t in January and by 23% in the 12-month period. Clinker imports fell by 29% to 44,000t in January but increased by 28% in the cumulative period.
