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Cement Deliveries Surge 27.8% in June 2026, Yet First Half Still Slightly Down
Morocco’s cement market bounced back dramatically in June 2026, with deliveries climbing 27.76% compared with the same month a year earlier. However, the cumulative volume for the first six months of the year remains 1.28% lower than the corresponding period in 2025, indicating a modest overall decline. The data, supplied by the Association Professionnelle des Cimentiers, signal a strong short‑term recovery that could lift sentiment for cement producers, even as the broader half‑year trend stays under pressure.
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June 2026 Cement Delivery Spike
According to figures released by the Association Professionnelle des Cimentiers, the Moroccan cement industry recorded a sharp rebound in June 2026. Deliveries reached 1,068,527 tonnes, up from 836,365 tonnes in June 2025 – an impressive increase of 27.76%.
When the numbers are aggregated for the first half of the year, the picture softens slightly. Total deliveries from January to June 2026 amounted to 6,801,900 tonnes, compared with 6,890,296 tonnes in the same period last year, representing a modest decline of 1.28%.
Key Takeaways
- June 2026 cement deliveries +27.76% YoY.
- First‑half 2026 volume -1.28% YoY.
- Data sourced from the national cement producers' association.
Related Economic Headlines
- June 29 – HCP reports a 6.5% improvement in domestic demand for Q1‑2026.
- June 26 – Morocco’s budget deficit reaches 30.1 billion dirhams as of May.
- June 23 – Bank Al‑Maghrib trims 2026 growth forecasts and warns of inflation pressures.
- June 8 – HCP notes a 6.1% rise in domestic demand for 2025.