Concrete & Cement Price Index | Flume
Concrete & Cement Price Index
Price trends, forecasts, and market data for ready-mix concrete, portland cement, and precast products.
Concrete & Cement price trends
Historical pricing and 6-month forecast for concrete & cement.
Price Trends & Forecast
This data represents predictive estimates based on market signals and historical trends. It is not financial advice. Flume makes no guarantees regarding accuracy and assumes no liability for decisions based on this data.
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — historical price trends and 6-month forecasts for 20 construction material categories, normalized to a base index of 100.
Categories covered: Concrete & Cement.
The Flume Price Index is a predictive model that analyzes macroeconomic indicators, supply chain data, and market signals to forecast construction material price movements. Data is updated monthly. This is not financial advice. Visit tryflume.ai for methodology and full data.
Concrete & Cement scorecard
Current direction, confidence, year-over-year change, and volatility.
Construction Material Price Index
This data represents predictive estimates based on market signals and historical trends. It is not financial advice. Flume makes no guarantees regarding accuracy and assumes no liability for decisions based on this data.
Concrete & Cement
+1.0%
▲ Rising
+0.7% YoY
● steady
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — price prediction scores across 20 building material categories including direction, confidence level, year-over-year change, volatility, and forecast horizon.
Categories covered: Concrete & Cement.
Understanding Concrete & Cement Prices in Construction
Concrete and cement are the most consumed construction materials by volume globally, and pricing dynamics reflect both energy-intensive manufacturing processes and highly localized delivery economics. Unlike most building materials, concrete is produced regionally - the heavy, perishable nature of ready-mix limits economical delivery to roughly 60-90 minutes from the batch plant.
Cement production (the key binding ingredient in concrete) is dominated by a small number of multinational producers. U.S. capacity has been relatively flat, with demand growth increasingly met by imports from Turkey, Greece, and other countries. This import dependency introduces trade policy risk that did not exist a decade ago.
Key Pricing Drivers
- Energy costs (natural gas, coal, petroleum coke) - cement kilns are extremely energy-intensive
- Fly ash and slag availability as supplementary cementitious materials
- Regional plant capacity utilization rates, often exceeding 85% during peak season
- Infrastructure spending from federal and state programs (IIJA implementation)
- Cement import volumes and antidumping duty determinations
- Sand and aggregate availability, particularly in urban markets with constrained quarry access
Concrete & Cement tariff & trade impact
How current tariffs and trade policy affect concrete & cement pricing.
Tariff Impact
This data represents predictive estimates based on market signals and historical trends. It is not financial advice. Flume makes no guarantees regarding accuracy and assumes no liability for decisions based on this data.
Concrete & Cement
25.2%
301/232
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — tariff rate trends and 3-month changes for construction materials by category, showing trade policy impact on building costs.
Categories covered: Concrete & Cement.
Supply Chain Context
The concrete supply chain is inherently local. Ready-mix producers source cement from regional plants or import terminals, combine it with locally quarried aggregates, and deliver within a tight geographic radius. This means pricing varies significantly by metro area based on local plant capacity and competition.
Cement imports have grown to represent approximately 15-20% of U.S. supply. Imports arrive primarily through Gulf Coast and East Coast ports. Any disruption to import flows - whether from trade policy, shipping issues, or source country production problems - tightens supply in coastal markets quickly.
Concrete & Cement supply chain risk assessment
Current risk factors affecting concrete & cement availability and lead times.
Supply Chain Risk
This data represents predictive estimates based on market signals and historical trends. It is not financial advice. Flume makes no guarantees regarding accuracy and assumes no liability for decisions based on this data.
Concrete & Cement
24 low
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — supply chain risk scores for construction material categories combining tariff exposure, freight pressure, and import dependency indicators.
Categories covered: Concrete & Cement.
Seasonal Patterns
Concrete demand is heavily seasonal in northern climates, peaking from April through October when temperatures support outdoor placement. Southern markets see more consistent year-round demand. Cement producers typically announce price increases effective April 1 and sometimes again October 1.
Year-over-year construction material price changes
How concrete & cement price movements compare across all tracked building materials.
YoY Price Change Heatmap
This data represents predictive estimates based on market signals and historical trends. It is not financial advice. Flume makes no guarantees regarding accuracy and assumes no liability for decisions based on this data.
Year-over-year price change by category. Red = prices rising, green = prices falling.
| Category | Jul '25 | Aug '25 | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | +3.5% | +2.9% | +3.4% | +3.5% | +3.5% | +4.6% | +4.7% | +4.5% | +4.0% | +3.4% | +0.8% | +0.0% |
| Bathroom Fixtures & Vanities | +4.0% | +4.0% | +4.0% | +3.7% | +3.7% | +5.2% | +5.8% | +5.9% | +6.0% | +5.6% | +5.0% | +4.9% |
| Cabinets, Millwork & Panels | +1.9% | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.7% | +1.3% | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.5% | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.4% | +3.7% |
| Concrete & Cement | +1.1% | +0.8% | +1.1% | +0.7% | -0.1% | +0.4% | -0.2% | +0.0% | 0.0% | +0.8% | +0.5% | +0.6% |
| Electrical Wire & Components | +8.4% | +9.5% | +8.7% | +10.4% | +11.7% | +15.7% | +17.7% | +17.8% | +13.8% | +9.2% | +13.9% | +14.4% |
| Flooring | +1.1% | +1.5% | +1.6% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +1.2% | +1.0% | +1.2% | +1.5% | +1.9% | +1.3% | +1.5% |
| HVAC Equipment | +4.2% | +3.5% | +3.5% | +4.6% | +5.1% | +5.1% | +5.2% | +5.7% | +6.7% | +5.4% | +4.3% | +3.2% |
| Hardware & Accessories | +7.1% | +7.1% | +7.5% | +7.4% | +7.4% | +7.8% | +8.0% | +6.9% | +6.5% | +6.5% | +4.9% | +3.4% |
| Insulation & Drywall | +0.9% | +1.0% | +0.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.1% | -0.2% | -0.6% | -0.8% | -0.5% | -0.4% | -0.1% |
| Interior Doors | +0.5% | +4.0% | +3.9% | +3.5% | +4.2% | +4.8% | +5.4% | +6.0% | +5.9% | +7.7% | +8.1% | +7.2% |
| Lighting Fixtures | +6.0% | +5.9% | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.6% | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.4% | +5.1% | +4.1% | +3.5% | +0.9% |
| Lumber & Engineered Wood | +4.0% | +3.6% | -0.7% | -2.3% | -3.5% | -3.9% | -0.5% | -0.6% | -3.4% | +2.5% | +5.3% | +7.1% |
| Paint & Coatings | +1.0% | +3.0% | +2.9% | +3.1% | +3.1% | +3.6% | +3.6% | +4.6% | +4.7% | +5.4% | +6.2% | +6.2% |
| Plumbing & Piping | -16.6% | -16.8% | -16.4% | -9.5% | -9.5% | -10.1% | -9.8% | -2.9% | +13.3% | +13.2% | +15.9% | +16.8% |
| Roofing | +1.2% | +1.9% | +0.9% | -0.1% | +0.7% | +0.3% | -0.6% | +0.5% | -0.2% | +0.4% | -0.4% | +1.1% |
| Steel & Metal Framing | +3.1% | +6.9% | +8.8% | +8.2% | +6.1% | +14.7% | +16.9% | +18.2% | +16.3% | +14.4% | +8.8% | +16.5% |
| Stone & Countertops | +2.8% | +2.8% | +3.7% | +2.9% | +2.7% | +3.4% | +5.6% | +5.4% | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.9% | +5.9% |
| Tiles & Stone | +0.7% | +3.0% | +1.8% | +1.2% | -0.8% | +1.5% | +0.1% | +1.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% | +0.7% | +0.6% |
| Windows | +5.6% | +8.3% | +8.7% | +8.4% | +9.8% | +10.4% | +9.6% | +9.9% | +9.0% | +9.2% | +9.4% | +8.8% |
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — year-over-year price change heatmap across 20 construction material categories by month, showing price acceleration and deceleration patterns.
Categories covered: 20 building material categories.
Frequently asked questions
Why do concrete prices vary so much by region?
Concrete is produced and consumed locally - you cannot economically ship ready-mix more than 60-90 minutes. Local plant capacity, aggregate availability, labor costs, and competition all create regional price differences of 20-40% for identical specifications.
How do energy costs affect concrete pricing?
Cement manufacturing is one of the most energy-intensive industrial processes. Energy represents 30-40% of cement production cost. Significant natural gas or coal price movements flow through to cement and ultimately concrete pricing within 1-2 quarters.
Are there tariffs on imported cement?
Antidumping and countervailing duties apply to cement imports from certain countries. These duties vary by source country and are periodically reviewed. Changes in duty rates can shift import volumes and tighten or loosen regional supply.