Cement Crunch: How a 5.6% Sales Dip Signals Broader Economic Trends in Brazil

In May 2024, the cement industry in the country hit a snag, selling 5.3 million tons, down 5.6% from May 2023. This figure comes from the National Cement Industry Association (NCIA). Interestingly, despite this monthly drop, sales increased 4.8% from April to May this year. For the first five months of 2024, total sales nudged […]