Paraguay: Cement consumption continues to rise, with annual demand now reaching 38 million bags, according to Gerardo Guerrero Agusti, president of the National Cement Industry (INC). Total cement capacity across all producers is between 40-42 million bags per year. INC reported sales of over 1 million bags of cement in January 2026, reportedly driven by the continued expansion of the construction sector, according to local press. Guerrero said that the company ended 2025 with 11.4 million bags of cement sold, positioning it to hold just over 30% of national market share.
In 2025, INC produced 576,000t of cement, an increase of 43,000t over 2024 and nearly 200,000t more than previous years. The company’s installed capacity currently allows for the production and delivery of 12 to 13 million bags annually. For 2026, INC has set a target to produce 575,000t of clinker and 600,000t of cement, or about 13 million bags over the course of the year. INC plans to upgrade its cement mill separator, which is expected to increase output by approximately 1.5 million bags, or the equivalent of an extra month of production.