Peru: National cement shipments rose by 5% year-on-year to 1.01Mt in May 2025 and by 0.7% over the 12-month period, since the start of June 2024, according to national cement association ASOCEM. Cement production reached 929,000t, up by 5% year-on-year and down by 1% in the 12-month period. Clinker production rose by 16% year-on-year to 832,000t but fell by 7% across the 12-month period.
Cement exports dropped by 27% to 7900t year-on-year, while rising by 4% over 12 months. Clinker exports rose by 0.4% year-on-year to 70,600t but declined by 31% across the 12-month period. Cement imports dropped by 28% year-on-year to 9000t and rose by 99% in the 12-month period. Clinker imports rose by 213% year-on-year to 88,000t and increased by 31% across the 12-month period.
