Damascus News Platform — Syria News
The Director of the Syrian General Company for Cement and Building Materials “Omran,” Mahmoud Fadila, confirmed that Syria’s cement sector is facing increasing pressure due to rising energy costs and declining production efficiency, widening the gap between local production and growing demand.
Fadila explained on Sunday that regional escalation and fluctuations in global markets have directly affected energy prices, significantly increasing cement production costs, as the industry relies heavily on energy, in addition to declining production line efficiency and rising losses.
He also pointed out that the sector is suffering from higher maritime shipping costs, ranging between 4 and 5 dollars per ton, alongside shipment delays and a shortage of vessels designated for transporting clinker, further complicating supply chains.
He stated that local production is estimated at around 4 million tons annually, while demand reaches approximately 9 million tons, forcing reliance on imports to bridge the gap, with contracts signed to supply clinker from several countries.
He added that the plan to rehabilitate cement factories is ongoing, expecting some production lines to enter service by the beginning of 2028.
