Price for Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States - 2023

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  1. Price for Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States
  4. Exports of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States

Price for Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured stood at $76 per ton in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $95 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Canada ($104 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($55 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured amounted to $127 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $145 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($193 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($118 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 Mexico (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States

For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, which increased by 26% to 23M tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured surged to $1.7B in 2022. In general, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey19818626153339.1%
Canada413391422389-2.0%
Vietnam6.362.1111199216.1%
Mexico81.075.787.816727.3%
Greece11767.089.91467.7%
Colombia7.917.431.571.6108.5%
South Korea46.445.546.950.22.7%
China72.53.4N/AN/A-95.3%
Others64.245.312018141.3%
Total1,0078941,1701,73719.9%

Top Suppliers of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured to the United States in 2022:

  1. Turkey (8.1M tons)
  2. Canada (3.8M tons)
  3. Greece (2.5M tons)
  4. Vietnam (2.5M tons)
  5. Mexico (2.2M tons)
  6. South Korea (0.9M tons)
  7. Colombia (0.7M tons)

Exports of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States

Exports of portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured from the United States fell to 633K tons in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 5.9% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of portland cement, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured declined to $80M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year.

Export of Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada68.056.467.965.5-1.2%
Bahamas3.42.74.46.020.8%
Mexico10.87.86.95.8-18.7%
Others9.26.96.32.9-31.9%
Total91.473.785.680.2-4.3%

Top Export Markets for Portland Cement, Other than White, Whether or Not Artificially Coloured from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (554.4K tons)
  2. Mexico (33.7K tons)
  3. Bahamas (31.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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