US: Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the US and Puerto Rico rose by 4% year-on-year to an estimated 5.97Mt in January 2026, according to the latest data from the US Geological Survey. Clinker production, excluding Puerto Rico, rose by 11% year-on-year to an estimated 4.71Mt. Imports of cement and clinker, including Puerto Rico, rose by 19% year-on-year to 1.80Mt. The leading producing states in January 2026 were Alabama, California, Florida, Missouri and Texas. The leading consuming states — Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida and Georgia — received 49% of shipments.
US cement shipments rise in January 2026
