US Cement Imports Continue to Decline

2002-08-01 00:00:00
Since the early 1990s, the cement import volume of the United States has been on the rise, from more than 6 million tons in 1992 to 29.3 million tons in 1999, and it has maintained the title of the world's largest cement importer for a long time. However, since 2000, the import volume of cement has declined by 2.4% compared with the previous year, and in 2001, it has declined by nearly 10% compared with the previous year. It is expected that in the next few years, the import volume will continue to decline.

     According to the analysis of relevant experts, the reasons for the decrease of cement imports in the United States come from two aspects. First, the cement market demand in the United States has turned from strong to weak, and the cement consumption has begun to show a downward trend. It is estimated that this year will be 3% lower than previous year. Second, in recent years, the United States has increased investment in new cement plants and renovation projects of old plants. By 2003, the new production capacity will be more than 20 million tons, expanding the market share of cement. As a result, imports will decrease accordingly, possibly falling below 10 million tons in 2003.

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In the long term, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) has predicted that cement consumption in the United States will increase by 9.7% in 2014 and 2015, reaching 86 million tons in 2014. Cement consumption in the United States is expected to rise by 11% in 2016. PCA also expects cement consumption in the United States to reach 119 million tons by 2018.

2014-08-15 09:40:45

Due to the recovery and expansion of the economy, the industrial infrastructure of the United States has been strengthened, which has led to an increase in domestic product shipments in the United States, but also stimulated product consumption. The Portland Cement Association of America believes that by 2008, the volume of cement in the United States will exceed 117 million tons.

2004-12-20 00:00:00

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