Philippines Cement Market

Philippines Cement Market Overview:

The Philippines cement market size reached USD 8,148.60 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 12,870.52 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.21% during 2025-2033. Government infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships ensure steady cement demand in the Philippines. Additionally, rising environmental standards are accelerating the shift toward sustainable cement products. Together, these trends support stable plant operations, higher-margin offerings, and long-term investment across both public and private construction sectors, thereby contributing to the expansion of the Philippines cement market share.

Philippines Cement Market Trends:

Construction and Infrastructure Pipeline

Government-supported infrastructure initiatives and public-private partnerships continue to drive the demand for cement in the Philippines. These initiatives, ranging from highways and railways to ports and new urban areas, require notable volume of cement over extended periods, providing consistent clarity for manufacturers. For instance, in 2024, the Asian Development Bank sanctioned almost $1.7 billion for the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project, a 37.5-km expressway linking Taguig City with Calamba. The initiative aimed to reduce peak travel duration by 25% and directly impact over 3.4 million individuals. It included $35.6 million in funding for climate initiatives and was a component of a larger effort for regional connectivity. Infrastructure of this magnitude requires substantial amounts of cement during its initial construction stages, especially for embankments, bridges, and concrete roads. These initiatives also initiate spillover construction, such as residential buildings, transport hubs, and utility improvements, that further strengthen the Philippines cement market growth. Due to their dependence on bulk formats and steady supply, they provide cement manufacturers with a reliable sales avenue that is less susceptible to competition from imports or downturns in the private real estate sector. With the emergence of additional high-value infrastructure projects, particularly those funded through multilateral means, the cement industry gains a stable demand foundation that enhances year-round plant operations and supports long-term capacity investments.

Shift Toward Sustainable Construction Materials

The rising preference for low-carbon and performance-enhanced cement products is influencing market dynamics in the Philippines. As developers and contractors align with environmental standards and green building goals, demand is shifting toward sustainable variants that reduce embodied carbon without compromising strength or durability. This change is not limited to commercial high-rises and extends to public infrastructure and institutional builds, where compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria is increasingly tied to financing and procurement eligibility. Cement manufacturers are responding by scaling up production of blended cement types and optimizing logistics to reduce emissions across the supply chain. These products often carry value-added positioning, allowing for better margins while supporting long-term demand. Buyers, particularly large contractors, see environmental credentials as essential, not optional, making partnerships with suppliers offering certified eco-friendly solutions more common. This trend also motivates product innovation and encourages new applications tailored to specific project needs. As adoption widens, sustainable cement products are no longer a niche and are becoming a core part of procurement strategies. In 2024, Holcim Philippines renewed its cement supply partnership with Megawide Construction Corp. to support infrastructure projects across Luzon. Holcim would provide sustainable cement solutions, including its low-carbon Excel ECOPlanet and Optimo products.

Philippines Cement Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end-use.

Type Insights:

• Blended
• Portland
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes blended, Portland, and others.

End-Use Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Infrastructure

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end-use have also been provided in the report. This includes residential, commercial, and infrastructure.

Regional Insights:

• Luzon
• Visayas
• Mindanao

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Philippines Cement Market News:

• In August 2024, Shera announced that its new fiber cement plant in Mabalacat, Pampanga, was 60% complete and set to launch by January 2025. This was Shera’s first facility outside Thailand, with a production capacity of 0.24Mt/year.
• In July 2024, Taiheiyo Cement Philippines launched a new US$220 million production line at its San Fernando, Cebu plant. The upgrade boosted capacity to 3 million tons per year and reduces CO₂ emissions by at least 10%. This modernization also aimed to lower import reliance and create 2,000 jobs.

Philippines Cement Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Philippines cement market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines cement market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines cement market on the basis of end-use?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines cement market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Philippines cement market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Philippines cement market?
• What is the structure of the Philippines cement market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Philippines cement market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Philippines cement market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Philippines cement market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Philippines cement industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.