Ready Mixed Concrete Production Statistics Updated Through March

The preliminary estimate of ready mixed concrete produced in March 2012 is 22 million cubic yards, 11.2% higher than in March 2011. The estimated production for the first quarter of 2012 is 56 million cubic yards, 20% higher than during the same period in 2011. Based on the level of production for the first quarter, the production for 2012 is projected to be around 300 million cubic yards. This projection is solely based on trends in prior years and does not account for economic and policy factors.

Ready mixed concrete production is estimated from cement shipments reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. NRMCA also estimates the production in states at each quarter and compares it to the previous year. These data are only available for access by NRMCA members at this link.