How much does cement cost in Guatemala? On October 23, 2026, EPA listed 42.5 kg bags of 4060 PSI gray cement at Q77 (Cemento Quetzal), Q79.95 (Cemento Obrero) and Q81 (Cementos Progreso). Cemaco listed Q70.00 (Cemgua), Q74.89 (Tropical) and Q80.25 (UGC by Cementos Progreso). Each figure is that store’s listed price on that date, not a market-wide price.

Quick summary: For 42.5 kg, 4060 PSI bags, compare the EPA and Cemaco prices below. For 5800 PSI: Q78.50 (Obrero, EPA; marked out of stock) and Q85.50 (UGC Estructural, Cemaco). A 2 kg repair bag was Q16 (gray, Cemaco). Prices depend on brand, strength and store; Cemaco limits some listed prices to the capital.

Price per 42.5 kg bag by brand and strength

Prices listed by each online store on October 23, 2026, from lowest to highest. Product names below retain the stores’ wording.

Product (as listed by the store)BrandStrengthStorePrice per bag
Cemento para Uso General de 4060 PSICemgua4060 PSICemacoQ70.00
Cemento Tropical de Uso General de 42.5 KgCempro4060 PSICemacoQ74.89
CEMENTO QUETZAL 4060 PSI, SACO 42.5KGQuetzal4060 PSIEPAQ77.00
Cemento Obrero 5800 PSI 42.5 kgObrero5800 PSIEPAQ78.50
Cemento Obrero 4060 PSI 42.5 kgObrero4060 PSIEPAQ79.95
Cemento de Uso General UGC de 4060 PSI con Puzolana para Todo Tipo de Construcción en Saco de 42.5 Kg GrisCementos Progreso4060 PSICemacoQ80.25
Cementos Progreso 4060 PSI 42.5 kgCementos Progreso4060 PSIEPAQ81.00
Cemento Ugc Gris Estructural 5,800 PsiCementos Progreso5800 PSICemacoQ85.50

EPA marked Obrero 5800 PSI as out of stock. Cemaco’s Tropical and UGC 4060 listings state: «Precio válido únicamente para Ciudad de Guatemala.» [Price valid only for Guatemala City.]

4060 or 5800 PSI: what each listing says

The PSI figure is the cement’s stated compressive strength. These are the descriptions in the stores’ product listings:

  • UGC 4060 PSI (Cementos Progreso, Cemaco): Cemaco describes Portland cement with added natural pozzolan, for general use: walls, concrete pours, roofs, floors, bonding mortar, rendering and filling concrete blocks. It gives strength by age: 1890 PSI at 3 days, 2900 PSI at 7 days and 4060 PSI at 28 days.
  • UGC Estructural 5800 PSI (Cementos Progreso, Cemaco): Cemaco describes type HE (high early strength) under ASTM C1157 and COGUANOR NTG 41090, with rapid setting, for columns, slabs, foundations and infrastructure.
  • Cemgua 4060 PSI (Cemaco): Cemaco describes Type I Portland cement for structural shell work, slabs, walls and precast components.
  • Tropical 4060 PSI (Cempro, Cemaco): Cemaco’s specifications describe it for warm, humid climates, state compliance with ASTM C109 and recommend it for masonry mortar. Its metadata instead says 4050 PSI; confirm the required strength before buying.
  • Obrero 4060 and 5800 PSI, Quetzal 4060 PSI and Cementos Progreso 4060 PSI (EPA): EPA gives the brand or product name, PSI strength and 42.5 kg bag size.

Cemaco’s UGC 4060 listing gives contents of 42.5 kg, but a package weight of 42.2 kg. Confirm the bag’s weight before buying.

Consult a civil engineer about the strength required for your structure.

Bag or quintal

The EPA and Cemaco listings checked on October 23, 2026 describe the large gray-cement bags as 42.5 kg. If a building-material supplier quotes by the quintal, ask for the bag’s weight and brand before comparing it with this table.

Small bags for repairs

For patching or fixing a small piece, consider a smaller bag. On October 23, 2026, Cemaco listed:

ProductPrice
Cemento Gris en Bolsa 2 KgsQ16
Cemento Blanco en Bolsa de 2 KgQ17
Cemento Blanco de 4.5 LibrasQ19

Cement, bagged concrete and labor

Before buying

  1. Compare the same strength. A 5800 PSI bag and a 4060 PSI bag are different products, even when their prices are similar.
  2. Confirm the price in your city. Cemaco limits some listed prices to the capital. Its cement listings also indicate in-store purchase; confirm availability with the store.
  3. Ask about delivery charges when buying many bags, and confirm the total before paying.
  4. Check the date. These listed prices were checked on October 23, 2026. Confirm price and stock before buying.

Cemaco’s UGC 4060 listing says to use it within 3 months of production, wear gloves, eye protection and a mask, and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Store bags dry, away from the floor and walls, in stacks of no more than fifteen bags. Its Tropical listing also recommends dry, enclosed storage.

Sources

Prices as listed by each store on October 23, 2026. Confirm price and stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a bag of cement cost in Guatemala?

On October 23, 2026, EPA listed 42.5 kg bags of 4060 PSI gray cement at Q77 (Cemento Quetzal), Q79.95 (Cemento Obrero) and Q81 (Cementos Progreso). Cemaco listed Q70.00 (Cemgua), Q74.89 (Tropical, by Cempro) and Q80.25 (UGC by Cementos Progreso). These are each store’s listed prices on that date, not an official price.

How much does 5800 PSI cement cost?

On October 23, 2026, EPA listed Cemento Obrero 5800 PSI 42.5 kg at Q78.50, with its listing marked out of stock; Obrero 4060 PSI was listed at Q79.95. Cemaco listed Cemento UGC Gris Estructural 5,800 PSI by Cementos Progreso at Q85.50. Cemaco describes it as type HE (high early strength) under ASTM C1157 and COGUANOR NTG 41090.

Is cement sold by the quintal?

The EPA and Cemaco listings checked on October 23, 2026 describe the large gray-cement bags as 42.5 kg. If a building-material supplier quotes by the quintal, ask how many kilograms the bag contains before comparing prices.

Are there small bags of cement for repairs?

Yes. On October 23, 2026, Cemaco listed a 2 kg bag of gray cement at Q16, a 2 kg bag of white cement at Q17 and white cement in a 4.5-pound bag at Q19.

Are prices the same throughout the country?

Not necessarily. Cemaco’s Tropical and UGC 4060 listings state that their prices are valid only for Guatemala City. Outside the capital, ask your local store or building-material supplier for its price.