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Sep 3, 2023

June 2023 Sees U.S. Cement Import Surging to $211M

U.S. Cement Imports

In June 2023, the amount of cement imported into the United States rose modestly to 2.5M tons, surging by 4.9% against May 2023 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 with an increase of 31% m-o-m.

In value terms, cement imports stood at $211M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when imports increased by 25% month-to-month. U.S. Cement Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRY	Import Value of Cement in U.S. (million USD)
COUNTRY	Jun 2022	Jul 2022	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023	Jun 2023
Turkey	52.6	58.0	83.1	58.5	61.3	55.3	40.7	58.5	29.4	51.8	40.3	54.4	55.1
Canada	52.9	46.3	47.4	44.5	42.9	36.4	32.6	21.5	21.0	31.7	48.3	48.4	52.9
Vietnam	18.7	27.9	29.5	16.5	14.0	18.6	11.9	9.5	14.5	10.2	21.7	21.2	29.5
Mexico	21.0	21.9	23.6	21.2	23.5	18.2	14.6	15.0	13.5	19.7	16.9	24.3	21.1
United Arab Emirates	13.0	6.5	N/A	11.1	17.0	5.0	N/A	13.0	8.5	12.6	4.3	4.4	10.4
Greece	14.3	13.2	14.7	15.2	13.9	10.9	14.7	17.5	19.4	12.0	20.0	14.8	9.9
Algeria	N/A	N/A	8.6	N/A	4.8	4.8	N/A	4.6	4.3	4.1	5.1	5.4	5.4
Others	37.2	21.9	35.3	39.4	21.9	26.6	23.6	33.3	27.1	22.8	32.9	28.5	26.6
Total	210	196	242	206	199	176	138	173	138	165	190	201	211

Imports by Country

Turkey (712K tons), Vietnam (512K tons) and Canada (459K tons) were the main suppliers of cement imports to the United States, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Turkey ($55M), Canada ($53M) and Vietnam ($30M) appeared to be the largest cement suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +3.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In June 2023, portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured (2.3M tons) was the main type of cement supplied to the United States, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, portland cement, white, whether or not artificially coloured (217K tons), more than tenfold. Cement of hydraulic kinds (32K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: portland cement, white, whether or not artificially coloured (+1.4% per month) and cement of hydraulic kinds (-0.8% per month).

In value terms, portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured ($179M) constituted the largest type of cement supplied to the United States, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by portland cement, white, whether or not artificially coloured ($26M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by cement of hydraulic kinds, with a 1.9% share.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the cement price amounted to $83.3 per ton (CIF, US), approximately reflecting the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 9.1% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $88.6 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($115 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($58.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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LIST OF TABLES
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5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

U.S. - Cement - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

June 2023 Sees U.S. Cement Import Surging to $211M

U.S. Cement Imports

Imports by Country

Imports by Type

Import Prices by Country

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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