Argentina: Cement consumption increased to 968,000t in October 2025, up by 7% compared to 900,000t in October 2024, according to data from AFCP.

Of this total, 967,800t came from domestic production, while 559t were imported. Cumulative consumption for the first 10 months of 2025 reached 8.43Mt, up by 7% from 7.86Mt in the same period of 2024. Compared to September 2025, cement consumption grew by 5.5%.

Saudi Arabia: Cement sales rose by 7% year-on-year and 8% month-on-month to reach 5.24Mt in October 2025, the highest monthly figure since March 2021, according to a research note from Al Rajhi Capital.

All producers recorded month-on-month volume growth except Yamama Cement, which nevertheless strengthened its market leadership with a 15% share, up from 12% in the 2024 financial year. Saudi Cement followed with a 13% share, compared to 12.5% the previous year. Regionally, the Eastern Province led growth with a 17% year-on-year increase in sales, followed by the Central Region at 16%. The Northern, Western and Southern regions saw declines of 3%, 2% and 0.8%, respectively. Clinker inventories stood at 44.1Mt at the end of October 2025, down by 0.2% month-on-month.

Italy: Cementir Holding’s cement volumes rose by 2% and aggregates by 5%, while ready-mix concrete remained stable at -0.3% in the first nine months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Revenue stood at €1.23bn, down by 0.7% from €1.24bn in the same period of 2024. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) declined by 3% year-on-year from €296m to €287m, while profit before tax dropped by 17% year-on-year from €210m to €174m. Despite geopolitical challenges and a weak macroeconomic environment, Cementir confirmed all full-year targets.

Francesco Caltagirone Jr, chair and CEO, said “The results for the first nine months of 2025 are in line with our expectations, with the third quarter showing an improvement in cement and aggregates volumes. We are effectively managing operational challenges while continuing to pursue our strategic objectives and growth path with determination. At the same time, we are accelerating our decarbonisation projects, particularly in carbon capture and storage technologies. While awaiting potential market opportunities, we remain committed to further strengthening our financial position.”

Brazil: Cement sales were 6.3Mt in October 2025, up by 7% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from the National Cement Industry Union (SNIC). Between January and October 2025, cumulative sales reached 56.6Mt, marking a 3.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Shipments per working day averaged 252,300t, up by 5% year-on-year.

The sector’s performance reflected the contradictory macroeconomic scenario, which combined strong employment and infrastructure activity with high interest rates, rising defaults and household indebtedness.

SNIC reaffirmed its 2025 growth projection of 2-3%, supported by the continued strength of the government’s ‘Minha Casa, Minha Vida’ housing programme, which is expected to generate an additional demand of 2.5-3Mt/yr of cement, as well as continued investments in infrastructure.

Paulo Camillo Penna, president of SNIC, said “The Brazilian cement industry has a long history of acting with environmental, social and economic responsibility. Shortly after implementing the sector's mitigation roadmap in 2019, we renewed our commitment to decarbonisation with a proposal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The roadmap covers the entire cement value chain, supported by the development of alternative fuels and raw materials, energy efficiency, carbon capture, storage and use, as well as nature-based solutions. Technology and innovation play a central role, with the active participation of academia, funding agencies and the construction supply chain.”