USA imports back on top
While cement and clinker imports into the USA saw robust growth in 2021-22, last year import growth was largely absent. Nevertheless, the country regained its position as the world’s top cement and clinker importer. by Rob Roy, ROI Economic Consulting, USA
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Figure 1: US cement and clinker imports by type, 2000-23 (© US Census Bureau)