In 2026, the Ukrainian cement industry continues to operate amid limited domestic demand, rising energy and logistics costs, and difficulties in exporting to the European Union, according to the Experts Club analytical center, based on an analysis of industry data.
According to the State Statistics Service, the total volume of construction work in Ukraine from January through September 2026 decreased by 5.1% compared to the same period last year.
The decline in construction activity poses risks to domestic demand for cement, concrete, and reinforced concrete structures. At the same time, actual trends in cement production may differ from the overall construction index.
An additional challenge for the industry has been the tightening of requirements under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
In May 2026, representatives of the “Ukrcement” association reported serious obstacles to the export of Ukrainian cement products to the EU.
In addition, on October 12, the Interagency Commission on International Trade began a review of anti-dumping measures on cement imports from Turkey. The current measures will remain in effect until the review is completed.
According to Experts Club, the development of the cement industry is of strategic importance for Ukraine’s recovery. Large-scale housing and infrastructure construction programs have the potential to significantly increase domestic cement consumption.
At the same time, to assess the actual production trends over the nine-month period, specific statistical indicators of cement output in metric tons are required; these cannot be substituted with general data on construction work.
