Colombia’s grey cement production dropped by 5.9% to 0.95Mt in January 2025, with domestic shipments declining by 3.0%. Cumulative production over the prior year was 13.3Mt, reflecting a 5.7% decrease, prompting concerns about future construction activity.
In January 2025, Colombia recorded a 5.9% year-on-year drop in grey cement production, totaling 0.95 million tons (Mt). This decrease was mirrored in domestic shipments, which fell by 3.0%, indicating a slowdown in construction market demand, as reported by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
DANE’s data indicates that cumulative grey cement production from February 2024 to January 2025 reached 13.3 Mt, a decline of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Additionally, domestic shipments contributed to a significant drop, totaling 12.1 Mt. Industry analysts caution that such trends may adversely affect construction activities in Colombia in the upcoming months.
The decline in grey cement production and domestic shipments in Colombia highlights a downturn in the construction market. With a notable year-on-year decrease in both production and shipments, experts predict potential repercussions on construction pace and economic stability in the sector. Monitoring these trends is essential for future industry forecasting.
Original Source: www.globalcement.com
