The forecast for construction sand and gravel imports in the US shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with imports rising from 6.81 million metric tons in 2024 to 7.44 million metric tons in 2028. The data indicates a consistent year-on-year growth rate of approximately 2.3%. In 2023, imports stood at 6.67 million metric tons, marking a stable rising trend over the upcoming years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period is anticipated to be around 2.17%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impact of government infrastructure spending on import levels.
- Shifts in domestic production capacities and how they might offset import needs.
- Environmental regulations and their effect on the sourcing and transport of construction materials.
- Global market dynamics, including pricing and availability of construction sand and gravel, particularly from key exporting countries.
