08/31/2026
Just information for all- BUT everyone asks us all the time-"why do your products go up every year?" well heres a perfect example!
Today we just got a call that due to the trade tariffs with Canada our cement powder is going up $50 a ton! That means for every batch we make to produce a vault or box its $17 extra than it was last week!
other reasons for last years jumps are listed below-
For Massachusetts/New England, the cement supply picture is a little different from the national picture.
Massachusetts does not have large-scale Portland cement production, so the region relies heavily on cement shipped in from outside the state.
Cement serving New England commonly comes through regional terminals by ship, rail, and truck, with supply coming from domestic plants and imports.
Canada is an important source for the Northeast, particularly because of geographic proximity and established Great Lakes/St. Lawrence shipping routes.
The Northeast also receives cement from other U.S. production regions and international suppliers through coastal terminals.
Why cement has gotten more expensive
Several things have pushed costs higher:
Energy costs — Cement manufacturing is extremely energy intensive.
Transportation — Cement is heavy and expensive to move, so trucking, rail, and ocean freight have a significant effect on delivered price.
Imported cement exposure — Exchange rates, ocean freight, tariffs/trade policies, and port costs can affect Northeast pricing.
Construction demand — Infrastructure, commercial construction, and other large projects compete for regional cement supply.
Environmental requirements — Cement producers are investing in lower-carbon production, alternative fuels, and emissions-control technology, adding costs.
Plant/terminal capacity — The Northeast has relatively limited local production, so disruptions at a plant, terminal, rail line, or port can have an outsized effect.
