The secondary construction sector in Gran Canaria is experiencing dynamic activity , directly reflected in the material sales statistics . The official monthly data series details the production and distribution of cement on the island , offering a clear perspective on how delivery volumes evolve in different economic periods. The monthly fluctuations in the series demonstrate that the construction sector in Gran Canaria does not advance at a linear pace, but rather is subject to the completion of large urban development projects and the availability of supplies at the regional port , which foreign capital is reluctant to release. According to ISTAC (the Canary Islands Statistics Institute), 22.240,3 tons of cement were sold in the wholesale sector in Gran Canaria as of June 2026. All of this is occurring in an area that is hindering the future of high-quality tourism in the south of the island.
During 2022, production and supply in Gran Canaria experienced monthly fluctuations, alternating between periods of growth and occasional adjustments. The year began with an 11,14% increase in June , followed by a 15,45% decrease in July and a subsequent 13,08% recovery in August . Industrial activity continued with variations of -2,13% in September , 4,07% in October , and 5,85% in November , before closing December with a 19,44% contraction . These figures demonstrate the constant flow of materials needed to supply ongoing construction projects throughout the island.
The following year maintained a similar trend in cement shipments handled through logistics terminals. 2023 began with an 11,95% increase in January , a 19,47% decrease in February , and a strong production rebound of 33,06% in March . Spring of that year saw a 21,59% drop in April , offset by a 21,10% increase in May . In the following months, sales remained stable with variations of -0,71% in June , -7,98% in July , -0,11% in August , and -5,44% in September , while the final part of the year combined a 5,11% increase in October and a 2,12% increase in November with a 10,03% decrease in December.
Production and supply activity remained stable during the first months of 2024. January of that year showed a slight decrease of 2,12% , followed by a positive increase of 4,20% in February and virtually no change at 0,66% in March . These monthly figures confirm that the cement supply chain in Gran Canaria is operating steadily to meet the demand for public works, residential construction, and large tourism projects on the island. This comprehensive numerical breakdown makes it clear that understanding the evolution of the island's secondary sector requires a detailed analysis of each period to grasp the true consumption patterns that drive or hinder economic activity in the region.
