Construction sector activity increased 7.1% year-on-year in July due to the greater progress of public works, the
The BCR specified that, given this result, this activity advanced 4.5% in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2023.
Dynamism
The
Central Reserve Bank also detailed that, in the seventh month of this year,
the progress of public works increased by 30.6% due to greater investment from the central government, as well as regional and local governments.
By type of works, investment increased in the construction of non-residential buildings, risk prevention works, basic services, and road infrastructure.
Cement consumption
For its part, the
BCR noted that
domestic cement consumption decreased by 0.5% in July due to lower demand in the Peruvian north and south.
On the other hand, Unacem shipments increased by 2.7% due to higher bulk shipments, which grew by 20.2%.