Global Cement News

US: CRH has finalised its US$2.1bn acquisition of supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) supplier Eco Material Technologies. CRH previously announced the agreement on 29 July 2025. It said that the acquisition is expected to ‘unlock significant future growth opportunities.’

Pakistan: Cement sales in September 2025 are projected to reach 3.9Mt, reflecting a 1% year-on-year decline but a 2% increase compared to August 2025, according to Pakistan Business News. Local cement shipments are expected to grow by 3% year-on-year to 3.08Mt, despite a 1% month-on-month fall. Analysts attributed the decline to ongoing flood impacts, though sales rebounded in the third week of September 2025.

Cement exports are forecast to fall by 15% year-on-year but rise by 11% month-on-month, with flood-related disruptions continuing to weigh on annual comparisons. For the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, total cement sales are projected to rise by 12% year-on-year, supported by a 10% increase in domestic sales and a 21% rise in exports. Capacity utilisation in September 2025 is estimated at 55%, the same as the same month in 2024 but slightly below the 56% recorded in 2023. Analysts continue to forecast 8% year-on-year growth in local shipments, underpinned by increased construction activity and a more relaxed monetary policy.

Jamaica: Caribbean Cement Company has exported 3000t of cement to Curaçao, following the completion of its US$41.8m debottlenecking project at the Rockfort plant in June 2025. The upgrade expanded production capacity, allowing the company to sustain ‘record output’ of cement and clinker, according to Our Today news.

Managing director Jorge Martinez said the shipment demonstrated the company’s ability to serve both domestic and regional markets. “What you are witnessing is a company that not only fully resources the local market but also has the strengthened capacity to export. Our first commitment is to Jamaica, and now that we can consistently meet domestic demand, we are complementing the local market with exports, leveraging the surplus from our expanded capacity,” he said.

The cargo was loaded onto the MV Suzie Q on 22 September 2025. Curaçao’s construction sector is reportedly growing on the back of tourism-led economic activity, with demand rising for real estate, roads, public spaces and utilities. Caribbean Cement said that it plans to expand its export presence across the Caribbean Basin.

Philippines: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is updating its regulatory framework for cement to ensure safer and more durable materials for infrastructure.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said “Given our country’s vulnerability to natural disasters, we must ensure that all construction materials, including cement, meet the highest quality and safety standards. This ensures the safety of Filipinos, starting from the foundational materials of our homes and buildings.”

The DTI is revising Department Administrative Order 17-06:2017, with proposed rules calling for post-shipment inspection and full product testing of cement. Public and stakeholder comments on the draft circular will be accepted until 4 November 2025. As of September 2025, the DTI reported 179 active cement manufacturer licensees, comprising 95 for Portland cement, 81 for blended hydraulic cement and three for masonry cement. All are compliant with Philippine National Standards.

Croatia: Holcim has inaugurated the Kodeco investment at its Koromačno cement plant, with commissioning still ongoing, according to a Linkedin post by Region Head Central and East Europe, Simon Kronenberg. The project includes the installation of a new calciner, a chlorine bypass, and storage and transport systems for solid recovered fuel (SRF). Holcim said the investment marks a key step in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of its operations in Croatia.