In January 2025, grey cement production in Colombia fell by 5.9% year-on-year to 0.95Mt, with domestic shipments decreasing by 3.0%. Cumulative production from February 2024 to January 2025 was 13.3Mt, down 5.7% year-on-year, prompting concerns regarding the future of the construction sector due to lower demand.
In January 2025, Colombia experienced a notable decline in grey cement production, which decreased by 5.9% year-on-year, totaling 0.95 million tons. This reduction was accompanied by a 3.0% drop in domestic shipments, attributed to diminished demand in the construction sector, as reported by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
Moreover, DANE noted that cumulative grey cement production from February 2024 to January 2025 reached 13.3 million tons, representing a 5.7% year-on-year reduction compared to the same timeframe the year prior. Domestic shipments also fell significantly, declining by 12.1 million tons. Industry experts have expressed concerns that these results could adversely affect the pace of construction activity in Colombia in the upcoming months.
In summary, Colombia’s cement industry faced substantial challenges in January 2025, with a decrease in both production and domestic shipments. The reported reductions indicate a troubling trend that may hinder construction activities in the foreseeable future, as experts have cautioned about the potential impact of declining demand in the market.
Original Source: www.globalcement.com
