Spain: Cement consumption grew by 11.5% year-on-year to 1.53Mt in November 2025, up by 158,000t, according to data from Oficemen. Cumulative consumption in the first 11 months of 2025 reached 15.2Mt, up by 11% year-on-year, almost 1.5Mt higher than in the same period of 2024. From December 2024 to November 2025, consumption reached 16.4Mt, a rise of 11% or 1.60Mt.
Oficemen director Aniceto Zaragoza said “It is not risky to venture that in 2025 we will exceed 16Mt. This figure reflects the activation of demand that is also shown by indicators such as public works tenders or building permits, but it should consolidate over time if we want to give an effective response to the urgent infrastructure and housing needs that our country has.”
Exports fell by 33.5% year-on-year in November 2025 to 360,000t and declined by 10% year-to-date to 4.17Mt. Imports rose by 37% to 1.83Mt, driven by a 61.5% rise in clinker imports. Zaragoza said that the carbon border adjustment mechanism that took effect on 1 January 2026 will be key to maintaining competitiveness and environmental objectives.