U.S. Imports For Consumption Of Hydraulic Cement And Clinker, By Customs District And Country Or Locality

This table presents detailed data on the quantities and values of hydraulic cement and clinker imported into the United States, broken down by customs district and country or locality of origin. It includes both the customs value and the cost, insurance, and freight (c.i.f.) value, providing insight into the economic scale and trade flows of these essential construction materials. This information is critical for understanding supply chain dynamics, trade dependencies, and regional market activity within the U.S. construction and infrastructure sectors, which rely heavily on cement and clinker for building and maintenance projects.

Analysis of the data reveals that total U.S. imports for consumption of hydraulic cement and clinker remained relatively stable from 2022 to 2023, with quantities slightly decreasing from 26,573 thousand metric tons to 26,457 thousand metric tons, while the customs value increased from approximately $2.17 billion to $2.23 billion, and the c.i.f. value rose from about $2.69 billion to $2.70 billion. Notably, Turkey continues to be a dominant supplier across multiple customs districts, with significant imports such as 3,590 thousand metric tons valued at $258.5 million customs value in Charleston, SC, and 3,590 thousand metric tons at $258.5 million customs value in Houston-Galveston, TX, although some districts saw decreases in quantity from the previous year. Canada remains the top source in northern districts like Detroit, MI, and Buffalo, NY, with Detroit importing 1,301 thousand metric tons valued at $122.4 million customs value in 2023. Vietnam also shows a strong presence, especially in the San Francisco, CA district, with imports increasing to 1,580 thousand metric tons and a customs value of $110.9 million. These trends highlight the continued reliance on a diverse set of international suppliers to meet U.S. demand for hydraulic cement and clinker.