Cement consumption in Spain expanded by 8.6 per cent YoY in February to 1,269,243t, according to Oficemen, the country’s cement association. However, exports declined by 15.3 per cent YoY to 308,851t.
In the January-February period, total cement demand advanced 9.4 per cent YoY to 2,403,903t.
“Although it is still early to make assessments, it is significant to note that last February was the highest cement consumption month since 2011, which confirms a certain continuity in the positive trend we experienced at the end of 2024 and which we expected to continue this year. Furthermore, our data is in line with other relevant indicators in the construction sector, whose performance is also positive, such as public tenders, which grew 33.5 per cent in January, and permits for new housing, which ultimately closed 2024 with 127,721 approved units,” explains Aniceto Zaragoza, CEO of Oficemen.
