In January 2025, grey cement production in Colombia decreased by 5.9% to 0.95 Mt, with domestic shipments down by 3.0%. Cumulative production from February 2024 to January 2025 totaled 13.3 Mt, a 5.7% year-on-year decline. Industry experts warn of potential impacts on future construction activity.
In January 2025, Colombia experienced a significant decline in grey cement production, decreasing by 5.9% year-on-year to 0.95 million tonnes (Mt). This downturn was accompanied by a 3.0% reduction in domestic shipments, indicating weakened demand within the construction sector, as reported by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
DANE further revealed that the cumulative grey cement production from February 2024 to January 2025 totaled 13.3 Mt, marking a year-on-year decrease of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Additionally, domestic shipments plummeted by 12.1 million tonnes. Industry experts caution that these figures may adversely affect the pace of construction activity across Colombia in the forthcoming months.
In summary, Colombia’s grey cement industry faced notable production and shipment declines in January 2025. With a 5.9% reduction in production and a significant drop in domestic shipments, the construction sector is expected to experience challenges ahead. Continuous monitoring of these trends is essential to assess the future impact on construction activity within the country.
Original Source: www.globalcement.com
