# Brazilian industrial sector performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-industrial-sector-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-15T06:00:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, Brazil recorded a historic high for industrial electricity consumption, reaching 16,788 gigawatt-hours (GWh). This increase was primarily driven by the metallic material extraction sector, marking an end to a two-month decline in industrial demand.

By August 2026, growth was observed in key industrial sectors such as steel and cement. Domestic steel sales rose 1.8% year-on-year, while steel exports saw a significant increase in both volume and value. Simultaneously, cement sales grew by 1.9%, supported by housing dynamics and the ‘Minha Casa, Minha Vida’ program.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Brazil steel and cement sales rise in August 2026

Brazil's steel and cement industries reported sales growth in August 2026, driven by housing demand and exports despite fluctuations in industrial production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-steel-and-cement-sales-rise-in-august-2026

### 2026-09-02: Brazil industrial electricity consumption hits July record

Brazil's industrial electricity consumption hit a record July high in 2026, driven by mining, while total national demand rose 3.7% due to high temperatures and increased residential use.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-industrial-electricity-consumption-hits-july-record

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Cite as: Brazilian industrial sector performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-industrial-sector-performance