Domestic cement consumption grew 13.92% in April 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, marking 15 consecutive months of expansion, according to data from the
According to INEI's technical reports on current economic activity, the growth streak began in February 2025, when domestic cement consumption increased 4.63%, following the contraction recorded in January of that year (-2.74%).
Monthly performance of domestic cement consumption
Month Year-on-year variation (%)
Jan 2025 -2.74
Feb 2025 4.63
Mar 2025 6.71
Apr 2025 0.25
May 2025 8.30
Jun 2025 9.11
Jul 2025 7.29
Aug 2025 6.38
Sep 2025 11.13
Oct 2025 9.01
Nov 2025 11.14
Dec 2025 18.09
Jan 2026 13.64
Feb 2026 11.53
Mar 2026 17.87
Apr 2026 13.92
From then on, the indicator posted positive results throughout 2025.
The increases ranged from 0.25% to 18.09%, with notable gains recorded in September (11.13%), November (11.14%), and December (18.09%), the latter representing the highest growth rate posted last year.
The favorable trend continued in 2026. Domestic cement consumption increased in January (13.64%), February (11.53%), March (17.87%), and April (13.92%), consolidating the momentum observed since the previous year.
According to INEI's monthly reports, the indicator's positive performance was primarily associated with progress in initiatives carried out by the private sector, including real estate developments, private infrastructure projects, and self-built housing construction activities.
The results observed since February 2025 reflect a sustained recovery in construction-related demand, following a period of weaker dynamism recorded in 2024.
Domestic cement consumption is considered one of the main gauges of construction and economic activity in Peru, as it reflects the momentum of real estate projects and infrastructure works.
Its performance is often regarded as an indicator of investment levels in both the public and private sectors.