Colombia’s Grey Cement Production Declines in January 2025
In January 2025, grey cement production in Colombia fell by 5.9% to 0.95Mt, with domestic shipments declining by 3.0%, indicating reduced construction market demand. From February 2024 to January 2025, cumulative production decreased by 5.7% year-on-year, totaling 13.3Mt. Experts warn that these results may impact future construction activity in Colombia.
In January 2025, Colombia experienced a decrease in grey cement production, which fell by 5.9% year-on-year to 0.95 metric tons (Mt). The drop in production was accompanied by a 3.0% decline in domestic shipments, indicating a decline in demand within the construction market, as reported by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
From February 2024 to January 2025, cumulative cement production totaled 13.3Mt, marking a year-on-year decrease of 5.7% compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. Domestic shipments during this period decreased significantly, totaling 12.1Mt. Industry experts caution that these trends may adversely affect the rate of construction activities throughout Colombia in the upcoming months.
The decline in grey cement production and domestic shipments in Colombia highlights the reduced demand within the construction sector. As industry professionals anticipate continued challenges, the declining trends may hinder construction activities in the near future. Continuous monitoring of these statistics will be essential to gauge the industry’s recovery.
Original Source: www.globalcement.com
