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Outlook: challenges remain in 2026

01 January 2026

Global cement demand stabilised in 2025, albeit with some notable regional disparities. Cement consumption is forecast to grow marginally in 2026, but the risks are to the downside and cement producers face some notable challenges. By Melanie Bowler, ICR Research, UK.

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