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Operating Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Consolidated Operating Expense

Consolidated operating expenses by function during 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:


						2024				2023				2022
Administrative expenses 1, 2		$					1,336				1,354				1,046
Selling expenses 2							438				393				344

Administrative and selling expenses							1,774				1,747				1,390
Distribution and logistics expenses							1,837				1,869				1,734

Operating expenses		$					3,611				3,616				3,124

1	All significant research and development activities are executed by several internal areas of Cemex as part of their daily activities. In 2024, 2023 and 2022, the total combined expenses of these departments recognized within administrative expenses were $59, $55, and $42, respectively.

2	In 2024, 2023 and 2022, administrative expenses include depreciation and amortization of $173, $161 and $138, respectively, and selling expenses include depreciation and amortization of $54 in 2024, $44 in 2023 and $40 in 2022.

Disclosure Of Operating Expenses By Nature

Consolidated operating expenses during 2024, 2023 and 2022 by nature are as follows:


						2024				2023				2022
Transportation costs		$					1,667				1,715				1,592
Payroll							1,125				1,096				935
Professional legal, accounting and advisory services							274				277				185
Depreciation and amortization							227				205				178
Maintenance, repairs and supplies							111				98				83
Office supplies, utilities and rental expenses							80				85				71
Expected credit losses							15				11				9
Other operating expenses							112				129				71

		$					3,611				3,616				3,124