84 million
metric tons of cement
U.S. production of portland, blended, and masonry cement was estimated at 84 million metric tons in 2025.
U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 Data date: 2025 estimateCONCRETE & CEMENT REFERENCE
U.S. concrete and cement industry statistics.
Current, citable figures about the materials, workforce, and construction market behind the concrete work Americans use every day.
Last updated October 28, 2026. We refresh this page as key public sources release new data.
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Concrete industry facts, with the source beside every number.
These figures are national benchmarks, not pricing guidance for a specific project. They are collected here for homeowners, writers, researchers, and anyone looking for a clear reference on the U.S. concrete and cement industry.
$17 billion
estimated cement shipments
U.S. cement shipments in 2025 were estimated at 100 million metric tons, with an estimated value of $17 billion.
U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 Data date: 2025 estimate70% to 75%
of cement sales
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that ready-mixed concrete producers accounted for 70% to 75% of U.S. cement sales in 2025.
U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 Data date: 2025 estimate23 million
metric tons imported
U.S. imports for consumption of hydraulic cement were estimated at 23 million metric tons in 2025.
U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 Data date: 2025 estimate204,800
cement masons and concrete finishers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 204,800 cement masons and concrete finishers in the United States in 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Data date: 2025$57,020
median annual pay
The median annual wage for cement masons and concrete finishers was $57,020 in May 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Data date: May 2025$2.16 trillion
annualized construction spending
U.S. construction spending was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.16 trillion in July 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Value of Construction Put in Place Data date: July 2026METHODOLOGY & SOURCES
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U.S. Geological SurveyMineral Commodity Summaries 2026, Cement chapterU.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Outlook Handbook, Masonry WorkersU.S. Census BureauValue of Construction Put in Place
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