Oficemen: Spanish cement consumption to fall to 10.4mn tonnes in 2014

Cement consumption in Spain is expected to fall 3% to 10.4 million tonnes during 2014, according to new Oficemen figures. However, the same source believes domestic consumption will grow in 2015. Demand for cement across Spain should be around 20-25 million tonnes/year, says Oficemen.
July 18, 2014 Read time: 1 min

Cement consumption in Spain is expected to fall 3% to 10.4 million tonnes during 2014, according to new 4303 Oficemen figures. However, the same source believes domestic consumption will grow in 2015. Demand for cement across Spain should be around 20-25 million tonnes/year, says Oficemen.

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