Aggregate sales climbed 4.1% by volume, while prices increased by 7.3%.
Holcim’s cement and clinker sales in Europe dropped 4.6% by volume between January and September, with Spain reporting the most significant decrease, of 34.6%. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 24.7% decrease, and Italy (23.7%).
Holcim Romania operates two cement factories, one grinding station, 18 eco-friendly concrete stations, five aggregates stations and two cement terminals.
Holcim sales increased 4.8% in the first nine months to CHF16.2 billion. Its net profit climbed 9.8% to CHF783 million.