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Puerto Rico: Cement production and sales continued to rise in November 2025, driven by sustained construction activity and job growth, according to the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC). Puerto Rico produced 731,000 42.5kg bags of cement during November 2025, marking a 45% year-on-year increase or 228,000 more bags than in November 2024. Total sales of bagged and bulk cement reached nearly 1.2 million units, an 11% increase compared to the same month in 2024.

“These results reflect continued growth in construction activity in Puerto Rico,” said the DDEC, attributing the momentum to both public and private projects. Governor Jenniffer González said the figures showed a broader economic recovery. “The increase in cement production and sales, along with job growth in the construction sector, are clear signs that Puerto Rico continues to move forward with a strong and active economy. Our administration will continue to promote strategic projects that foster investment, infrastructure and quality jobs for our people.”

Bolivia: Cement production and sales in October 2025 increased month-on-month by 6% and 10%, respectively, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Production rose from 355,167t in September 2025 to 378,669t in October 2025, while sales climbed from 336,917t to 373,885t, an increase of 11%. Compared to October 2024, cement production rose by 4% to 378,335t, up from 363,784t. Sales also increased slightly year-on-year by 0.3%, or 1175t.

From January to October 2025, cement production was 3.38Mt, a 0.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. However, total sales during the 10-month period fell slightly to 3.28Mt, down from 3.33Mt in the previous year. La Paz continues to lead in cement production with 1.03Mt, while Santa Cruz leads in sales with 883,430t as of October. INE data shows that Bolivia reached an all-time cement production record of 4.06Mt and sales of 4.10Mt in 2024.

Global: Cement and clinker shipments rose by 13% year-on-year between January and November 2025, supported by a 39% increase in deliveries to Africa’s Atlantic coast, according to World Cargo News. BIMCO shipping analysis manager Filipe Gouveia attributed the growth to ‘strong economic growth, rapid urbanisation and significant infrastructure development’ across the region, which is largely import-dependent due to limited domestic clinker production capacity.

“Clinker capacity is particularly limited; although grinding facilities exist, manufacturers still rely on imported clinker, sustaining bulk shipments,” said Gouveia.

Beyond Africa, cement exports increased across East and Southeast Asia and the west coasts of Central and South America, while clinker volumes remained broadly stable. Asian producers, particularly China and Vietnam, have boosted low-priced exports amid overcapacity and weak demand.

“Chinese seaborne exports have more than doubled, up by 135% year-on-year, as domestic construction activity declines amid the country’s property crisis,” said Gouveia. “Vietnamese exports have grown by 16% year-on-year, maintaining Vietnam’s position as the world’s largest exporter with a 27% share of global shipments.”

The US, the world’s largest importer, saw only a 3% rise in shipments, despite recent tariff hikes. Gouveia said that imports from Vietnam and Türkiye have risen by 27% and 14% respectively, despite tariff increases, noting that US clinker production fell by 7% year-on-year from January-July 2025. Gouveia concluded that the global outlook for cement and clinker shipments remains positive, with African demand and intense price competition supporting trade, but cautioned that US building permits fell by 5% year-on-year between January-August 2025, indicating that US demand could slow in the short term.

Brazil: Cement sales reached 5.5Mt in November 2025, up by 4% compared to the same month in 2024, according to the National Cement Industry Union (SNIC). Between January and November 2025, total sales amounted to 62.2Mt, reflecting the same 4% year-on-year growth.

The Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing programme remains a major driver of demand, with project launches up by 8% and sales increasing by 16% over the period. Each 45m² housing unit consumes between 4-6t of cement, depending on the construction method. With a national goal of delivering more than 2 million units between 2023 and 2026, the programme is expected to significantly boost cement demand.

At COP30 in Belém, the Brazilian cement sector presented its new Net Zero 2050 Roadmap. Brazil’s cement industry currently emits 580kg of CO₂ per tonne of cement, which is below the global average of 610kg/t, and has reached 32% alternative fuel use, primarily biomass and waste.

“The cement industry is approaching the end of 2025 closely observing the dynamics between the heating up of the labour market and the constraints on credit,” said SNIC President Paulo Camillo Penna. “While the real estate market financed by savings suffers from high interest rates, social housing confirms its strategic role. The progress of the Minha Casa, Minha Vida programme and the continuous investments in infrastructure, combined with our renewed commitment to the climate agenda, will be decisive in sustaining demand next year.”

US: Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, reached an estimated 9.99Mt in July 2025, up by 7% from July 2024. Year-to-date shipments totalled 57.0Mt, down by 3% from the same period in 2024. Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Alabama were the top cement-producing states. Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and North Carolina together accounted for 38% of total shipments.

Clinker production in July 2025 totalled 6.64Mt, nearly unchanged from July 2024. Cumulative clinker output for January to July 2025 fell by 7% year-on-year to 37.5Mt. Missouri, California, Texas, Florida and Alabama produced the most clinker.

Iran: Cement output fell by 10% year-on-year to 31.7Mt in the first half of 1403 (21 March – 22 September 2025), down from 35.1Mt, according to Ali Akbar Alvandian, secretary of the Cement Industry Association. He attributed the decline to weaker domestic demand and energy constraints.

Clinker output also dropped by 10% in the first quarter (21 March – 21 June 2025), recovered in July and August 2025, then declined by 4.5% in September 2025. Cement production in the sixth month (22 August - 21 September) fell to 5.7Mt from 6.4Mt a year earlier.

Exports rose by 7% to 6.9Mt of cement and clinker, while domestic demand fell by about 10%. A nationwide power cut in May 2025 reportedly halted production and temporarily increased prices.

Morocco: Cement deliveries reached 13.7Mt in the 11 months to the end of November 2025, an 11% increase compared to 12.4Mt in the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and Urban Policy. The growth reflects the performance of Professional Association of Cement Manufacturers (APC) members: Asment Temara, Ciments de l'Atlas, Ciments du Maroc, LafargeHolcim Maroc and Novacim. APC members delivered 1.34Mt in November 2025, up by 5% from 1.27Mt in November 2024.

Colombia: The cement industry recorded a 6% year-on-year rise in national production to 1.25Mt in October 2025, driven by recovering construction activity and commercial demand. Domestic shipments grew by 10% to 1.18Mt. Shipments in the Bogotá area rose by 11%, while Nariño and Norte de Santander reported growth of 39% and 26%, respectively. Demand fell in Valle del Cauca and Sucre, by 2% and 0.6% respectively.

Kyrgyzstan: Cement production reached 3.6Mt between January and October 2025, up by 32% year-on-year or 0.89Mt, according to the National Statistical Committee. The entire increase was driven by higher output in the Chui region, which produced over half of the country’s total. Cement output in the Chui region doubled from 0.9Mt to 1.8Mt, accounting for all national growth over the period.

El Salvador: Cement demand rose by 22% year-on-year between January and August 2025 to 34.3 million 42.5kg bags, up from 28.1 million bags in the same period in 2024, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). In August 2025, demand was 3.9 million bags, up from 3.5 million in August 2024. Director of the Planning Office of the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador (OPAMSS) Luis Rodríguez said “The main concrete companies are about to expand their distribution capacity.”

Holcim executive director for El Salvador and Nicaragua Manuel Arrieta said “We are seeing a 20% increase in our sales this year in volume. We have never produced as much as we did in the second half of the year and we foresee super-strong construction for the future, so we hope that next year we will be able to break a new record.”

Holcim operates two plants in Metapán and reported sales of more than 1.2Mt of cement in 2025. It has reportedly invested nearly US$80m over the past five years in expansion and sustainable technology. Cement imports also rose, with 614 million kg of hydraulic cements entering the country between January and October 2025. Guatemala was the top source at 193.2 million kg, followed by Vietnam and Japan. Total imports were valued at US$51.6m.

Rodríguez said that cement volumes, in addition to other construction materials, have increased by 60% through the port of Acajutla. Over five producers and importers now compete in El Salvador’s cement market.