In January 2025, grey cement production in Colombia decreased by 5.9% to 0.95Mt. Domestic shipments also fell by 3.0%, reflecting lower construction market demand. Cumulative production from February 2024 to January 2025 reached 13.3Mt, a 5.7% year-on-year decrease. Experts warn of potential impacts on construction activity due to these figures.

In January 2025, Colombia experienced a decline in grey cement production, which dropped by 5.9% year-on-year, totaling 0.95 million tons (Mt). A corresponding decrease of 3.0% in domestic shipments indicates a reduction in demand within the construction market, as reported by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). As a result, cumulative cement production from February 2024 to January 2025 reached 13.3 Mt, representing a 5.7% decrease compared to the same timeframe the previous year. Additionally, domestic shipments fell significantly, amounting to a total of 12.1 million tons. Industry professionals caution that these declining figures may adversely affect the momentum of construction activities across the nation in the upcoming months.

The decline in grey cement production and domestic shipments in January 2025 reflects a growing concern over reduced demand in Colombia’s construction sector. With cumulative production figures indicating a continued downward trend, it is crucial for industry stakeholders to monitor these developments closely, as they may significantly influence future construction activities throughout the country.

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