cement
The Cement category covers industry trends, production data, and trade dynamics shaping the cement sector. It explores raw material extraction, manufacturing processes, infrastructure demand, and supply chain trends, providing insights into exports, imports, pricing fluctuations, and sustainability initiatives. This section also examines government policies, construction sector growth, and foreign investment in cement production, offering valuable information for businesses, investors, and policymakers navigating the evolving cement industry.
Cement production in Vietnam up 2.79 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 10.78 million tonnes of cement in May, up 2.79 percent from 10.49 million tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 4.47 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 17.39 million tonnes of cement in April, up 4.47 percent from 16.65 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 39.36 percent in March / year-on-year -4.10%, YTD +13.99%
Vietnam produced 15.79 million tonnes of cement in March, up 39.36 percent from 11.33 million tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam clinker and cement exports down 22.82% MoM in February 2026 / Philippines -23.92%, Malaysia -33.93%
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$100 million in February, down from US$130 million in January, a change of -22.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Cement Industry 2026: Growth, Exports & Key Players
Vietnam’s cement industry has emerged as a critical sector in the nation’s industrial development, driven by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion. As one of the world’s largest cement producers, Vietnam benefits from abundant raw materials and a growing domestic and regional market. However, the sector faces challenges such as overcapacity and fluctuating global demand, which have created a highly competitive environment.
Clinker and cement exports from Vietnam up 7.27 percent in December, Philippines / Bangladesh top buyers
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$132 million in December, up from US$123 million in November, a change of 7.27 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cement production in Vietnam down 3.87 percent in December
Vietnam produced 17.11 million tons of cement in December, down 3.87 percent from 17.80 million tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 7.50 percent in October
Vietnam produced 16.76 million tons of cement in October, up 7.50 percent from 15.59 million tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Clinker & cement exports from Vietnam down 3.4 percent in September, Bangladesh and Philippines top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$117.55 million in September 2025, down 3.40 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cement production in Vietnam up 4.34 percent in September 2025
Vietnam produced 16 million tons of cement in September 2025, up 4.34 percent from August, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement: Vietnam output up 14.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s cement production in August 2025 was estimated at 16.4 million tons, up from 15.9 million tons in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 17.8 percent year-on-year.
Construction: Vietnam’s cement output rises 22.4 percent year-on-year in July
Vietnam produced an estimated 16.5 million tons of cement in July 2025, up from 16.1 million tons in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Cement: Philippines, Bangladesh top export destinations for Vietnam clinker and cement in July
Vietnam’s clinker and cement exports totaled $116,317,196 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an 8.36 percent increase compared to June, and contributed to a year-to-date total of $744,735,931.
Construction: Vietnam cement output reaches 90 million tons in first half of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 17.1 million tons of cement in June 2025, following a preliminary figure of 16.8 million tons in May, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Cumulative output for the first six months of 2025 reached 90.0 million tons.
Industry: Taiwan imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Vietnam cement exports
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced five-year anti-dumping duties on Portland cement and clinker imports from Vietnam, effective from 28 July 2025, following a joint investigation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Focus Taiwan has reported.
Construction: Vietnam’s top export buyers of clinker and cement in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $107,342,244, a -4.86 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Clinker & cement: Vietnam exports hold steady at 0.33% growth in May
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$112.83 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 0.33 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$523.17 million.
Clinker and cement: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.39 percent in April, Philippines top destination
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$112.45 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.39 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$410.86 million.
Cement: Vietnam slashes clinker export tax to 5% through 2026
Vietnam has cut the export duty on cement clinker from 10 percent to 5 percent, effective May 19, 2025, English language news site, The Saigon Times has reported. The reduction was implemented under Decree 108/2025/ND-CP, amending the country’s tariff schedule and will remain in effect until end-2026.
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