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USA: disrupting industry dynamics

01 April 2026

The US cement market is entering a period of profound structural tension. Falling consumption, rising imports and the rapid shift to Type IL cement have disrupted long-standing industry dynamics, triggering an increasingly visible conflict between cement producers and the ready-mix and concrete products manufacturers. By Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants, The Netherlands

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