U.S. imports of cement clinkers (HS 252310) totaled $10.6M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCement clinkers are the nodular, kiln-fired intermediate product from which Portland and other hydraulic cements are ground — imported when domestic grinding capacity exceeds local clinker production or when freight economics favor importing the semi-finished material. All US imports are classified under tariff line 2523100000. Canada is the top supplier, with Turkey and France also significant; Vietnam and Croatia round out the leading source countries. Clinker trade is closely tied to domestic cement plant capacity utilization, and importers should monitor whether specific origins are subject to antidumping or countervailing duty proceedings.
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Importing clinker allows a domestic grinding facility to increase output without investing in additional kiln capacity. It can also be more cost-effective when ocean freight rates favor bulk clinker over bagged or bulk finished cement, or when local raw material supply is constrained.
Canada leads, followed by Turkey and France. Vietnam and Croatia are also among the top supplying countries under this heading.
Monthly import values over time
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Imports
$10.6M
from 6 countries · YTD: $28.8M
Exports: $25K
Deficit of $10.5M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $10.5M (net importer)
YTD: $28.8M imported (April 2026)
7 shipments/month
SALT INCL TBL/DENTRD, PURE SODM CHLOR ETC; SEA WTR
HS 250100
PORTLAND CEMENT EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
HS 252329
SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL
HS 250300
NATURAL BARIUM SULFATE (BARYTES)
HS 251110
FLUORSPAR OV 97% OF CALCIUM FLUORD BY WGHT
HS 252922
UNGRND NAT CAL PHSPH, ALUM CAL PHOS A PHOS CHALK
HS 251010
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.