Ready Mix Production Statistics Updated Through September 2012

The preliminary estimate of ready mixed concrete produced in September 2012 is 25.6 million cubic yards, 2.3% lower than that in September 2011. The estimated U.S. ready mixed concrete production through September is 219 million cubic yards, 10% higher than during the same period in 2011. The projected forecast for 2012 is 290 million cubic yards, which will be 9% higher than the production in 2011. The production estimated in states for the third quarter indicate that just six states had a lower level of production in 2012 compared to 2011.