Spain: Cement consumption in Spain is expected to reach 17Mt by the end of 2026, 2% more than the previous year, according to estimates by Oficemen. It has lowered its initial forecast by one percentage point due to the slowdown in residential visas and economic and political uncertainty.
The cement industry association's scenario includes around 150,000 homes approved during the year, 5.6 million m2 of non-residential construction and an investment in infrastructure close to €13bn. Between January and May 2026, consumption increased by 7% to 6.78Mt, and March and April 2026 saw double-digit growth. Between June 2025 and May 2026, growth stands at 12%, although Oficemen expects a moderation during the second half of 2026, when the data will begin to be compared with the high levels recorded from July 2025 onwards. The organisation believes that Spain would need to exceed 20Mt/yr to address the accumulated housing deficit, estimated at around 750,000 units, and the infrastructure needs associated with population growth and tourism activity.
