Italian producer Buzzi SpA's cement and clinker sales increased 3.4 per cent YoY to 24.54Mt in the 9M26, while revenue rose 1.3 per cent to EUR3.45bn.

The group’s third-quarter volume growth benefited from the consolidation of its UAE operations. Excluding this contribution, deliveries declined moderately, indicating weaker underlying demand.

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In its results released on 5 November, Buzzi also warned that rising energy costs were becoming more pronounced. The emerging cost pressure adds to the challenge of maintaining margins as acquisition-supported growth offsets softer demand in existing markets.