The Central Bank of Ecuador published June 2026 production, dispatch and inventory statistics showing a stronger cement market, driven mainly by higher construction activity at the start of the dry season. National cement production reached 452.4 thousand tonnes, up 8.6 percent from May and 12.1 percent from a year earlier, while dispatches rose to 453.7 thousand tonnes, up 5.8 percent month on month and 14.2 percent year on year. Inventories fell to 35.4 thousand tonnes, indicating faster product movement into the market. The release linked the improvement to better weather conditions for civil works and construction projects, continued tax incentives including value-added tax refunds for builders, and progress in public and private infrastructure and housing projects. First-half data reinforced the trend, with production totaling 2.5 million tonnes in January to June, up 13.4 percent from the same period of 2025, and dispatches reaching about 2.49 million tonnes, up 15.0 percent year on year. The Central Bank of Ecuador indicated a favorable outlook for cement activity through the rest of 2026, based on first-half performance, continued construction-supportive weather conditions, new project development and the maintenance of incentives that support investment in the sector.
Central Bank of Ecuador2026-07-23
Central Bank of Ecuador reports stronger June cement activity, output up 12.1 percent and dispatches 14.2 percent
The Central Bank of Ecuador reported stronger cement sector activity in June 2026, with production rising 12.1 percent year on year to 452.4 thousand tonnes and dispatches increasing 14.2 percent to 453.7 thousand tonnes. Inventories fell to 35.4 thousand tonnes, while first-half production and dispatches also posted double-digit annual growth. The release linked the improvement to the dry season, tax incentives for builders and ongoing housing and infrastructure projects.