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

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Cement Clinker Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cement Clinker Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Cement Clinker Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Cement Clinker Imports in the United States
  4. Cement Clinker Exports in the United States

Cement Clinker Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average cement clinker import price stood at $69.2 per ton in September 2023, dropping by -11.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, cement clinker import price decreased by -11.2% against August 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $109 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($78.0 per ton), while the price for Algeria amounted to $62.0 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Clinker Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cement clinker export price amounted to $122 per ton, which is down by -17.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 603% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $428 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($1,400 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($93 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 in the United States

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cement clinker decreased by -32.5% to 1.2M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.8M tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cement clinker imports reduced rapidly to $92M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The smallest decline of -4.4% was in 2021.

Import of Cement Clinker in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada45.047.251.747.41.7%
Turkey38.032.328.929.8-7.8%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/A14.97.4-50.3%
TunisiaN/AN/A5.16.833.3%
France35.728.85.1N/A-62.2%
Greece4.21.6N/AN/A-61.9%
Others0.23.52.70.426.0%
Total12311310891.6-9.4%

Top Suppliers of Cement Clinker to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (608.9K tons)
  2. Turkey (375.6K tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (223.0K tons)
  4. Tunisia (30.5K tons)

Cement Clinker Exports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 37K tons of cement clinker were exported from the United States; jumping by 214% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cement clinker exports surged to $4.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cement Clinker in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada1082271,0343,275211.8%
Australia716359312514-10.5%
Bahamas1,2264928.1N/A-91.9%
Others5345253897009.4%
Total2,5841,6031,7434,48920.2%

Top Export Markets for Cement Clinker from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (35.2K tons)
  2. Australia (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Prodcom 23511100 - Cement clinker

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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
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In August 2022, the cement clinker price per ton amounted to $75.2, with an increase of 21% against the previous month.

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In June 2022, the cement clinker price per ton stood at $76 per ton in June 2022, declining by -6.7% against the previous month. 

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