U.S.: Cement Clinker Market 2025

Cement Clinker Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cement clinker market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cement Clinker Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cement clinker production totaled $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of cement clinker increased by 214% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 727% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 510% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cement clinker exports from the United States, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-40.6% per year) and Venezuela (-48.4% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for cement clinker exports from the United States, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +25.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-37.1% per year) and Venezuela (-40.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cement clinker export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 603%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of cement clinker decreased by -32.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cement clinker imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cement clinker imports to the United States, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest cement clinker suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Turkey ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +45.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cement clinker import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+91.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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