U.S. apparent cement consumption 2010-2021

Cement consumption is often heavily linked to the demand from the construction industry. The consumption of cement in the United States has steadily increased since the 2008 Recession, reaching approximately 109 million metric tons in 2021. Similarly, cement prices in the U.S. have also increased in recent years, reaching 125 U.S. dollars per metric ton in the same year.

Cement production in the United States

Cement production in the U.S. reached its highest level in more than a decade in 2021, amounting to 92 million metric tons. The country's cement production has seen a steady increase since 2010.

What is cement?

Cement is a binder that can bind other materials together, most often sand and gravel, and is then used for construction. When cement is mixed with fine aggregate or with sand and gravel, it produces concrete. Cement can be characterized as hydraulic or non-hydraulic, where non-hydraulic does not set when there is water present, while hydraulic cements, like Portland cement, require a chemical reaction between dry materials and water. It is one of the most commonly used types of material in the world.