According to the latest report from the Cement Information and Data Center (CIDC), cement consumption in Vietnam saw a notable decline in May 2025 across multiple regions. The primary cause stems from a significant shortage of essential construction materials.
Construction Material Shortage Pushes Prices to Record Highs
Many construction projects, especially in the northern and southern regions, were forced to delay or pause due to limited availability of sand and stone. In northern provinces, the price of construction sand surged from VND 250,000–270,000 per cubic meter to as high as VND 500,000–700,000/m³, leaving contractors in a tough position.
In addition, brick prices experienced a steep spike in May. In some northern areas, brick prices rose 3 to 4 times compared to earlier this year—from VND 500–600 per unit to VND 2,000–2,200. Several dealers even reported running out of stock due to the supply crunch.
Weather and Bureaucracy Further Slow Progress
In central Vietnam, early seasonal rains hampered outdoor construction work, reducing cement demand in the region.
At the same time, ongoing administrative restructuring in some localities delayed construction permits. This bureaucratic bottleneck caused many contractors to postpone groundbreaking or scale back operations—further weakening demand for building materials.
Collected by: Ms. Elly (+84 369 980 010)
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