The Urethane Blog
June 26, 2025
U.S. imports of Mattresses and other bedding products increased 1.69 percent through April to $1.27 billion
The category ranked 146 through April among the roughly 1,265 import commodity groupings as classified by Census. It ranked No. 136 for the last full year with a total value of $4.07 billion, a $158.85 million, 3.75 percent decreased from the 2023 total.
Through April of this year the leading sources were No. 1 China, No. 2 Indonesia, No. 3 India, No. 4 Mexico and No. 5 Pakistan. The leading sources were No. 1 Port of Los Angeles, No. 2 Port of Newark, No. 3 Port of Savannah, GA, No. 4 Port of Long Beach and No. 5 Port of Virginia.
In the last previous full year, the leading sources were No. 1 China, No. 2 Mexico, No. 3 India, No. 4 Indonesia and No. 5 Pakistan. The leading sources were No. 1 Port of Los Angeles, No. 2 Port of Newark, No. 3 Port of Savannah, GA, No. 4 Port of Long Beach and No. 5 Port of Virginia.
Looking at specific airports, seaports and border crossings, the top five through the first four months of the year were:
Highlights for the top five ports:
- Port of Los Angeles rose 15.59 percent compared to last year to $371.18 million.
- Port of Newark rose 16.95 percent compared to last year to $172.41 million.
- Port of Savannah, GA rose 2.92 percent compared to last year to $129.25 million.
- Port of Long Beach fell 4.48 percent compared to last year to $92.97 million.
- Port of Virginia rose 3.44 percent compared to last year to $74.73 million.
There are several hundred airports, seaports and border crossings that handle international trade; they are, in turn, part of the roughly four dozen U.S. Customs districts.
Highlights for the top five foreign sources:
- U.S. imports from No. 1 China increased $3.99 million, 0.6 percent, (52.38 percent market share).
- U.S. imports from No. 2 Indonesia increased $64.23 million, 72.8 percent, (12.01 percent market share).
- U.S. imports from No. 3 India increased $2.22 million, 2.22 percent, (8.07 percent market share).
- U.S. imports from No. 4 Mexico decreased $48.87 million, 38.61 percent, (6.12 percent market share).
- U.S. imports from No. 5 Pakistan decreased $6.3 million, 12.42 percent, (3.5 percent market share).
All totaled, 82.08 percent of all these Mattresses and other bedding products imports to the United States were shipped from the top five sources through April of this year. That is equal to $1.04 billion of the $1.27 billion total.
All totaled, 66.22 percent of all these Mattresses and other bedding products imports to the United States were shipped to the top five Ports through April of this year. That is equal to $840.54 million of the $1.27 billion total.
June 24, 2025
Holcim completes spin-off of North America business
- Holcim unlocks value with NextGen Growth 2030, via growth-focused capital allocation and value-accretive M&A
- Focused investment in most attractive markets from Latin America and Europe to Australia and North Africa
- Advancing its leadership in sustainable construction with expansion of high-value Building Solutions to drive profitable growth
Holcim today completed its 100% spin-off of Amrize, the partner of choice for North America’s professional builders, through a dividend-in-kind distribution of one (1) Amrize share for every outstanding Holcim share owned as of the close of business on 20 June 2025.
As distinct, independent publicly traded companies, Holcim and Amrize should each benefit from a sharpened strategic and operational focus, with dedicated management teams to capitalize on the unique opportunities in their respective markets.
Miljan Gutovic, CEO: “This is an exciting moment for Holcim and Amrize as we begin a new chapter as independent companies. I thank all employees for contributing to the many remarkable achievements of Holcim including the exceptional execution of the spin-off. We wish Amrize success in the future under the leadership of its Chairman and CEO Jan Jenisch.
“As the leading partner for sustainable construction, Holcim will capitalize on the powerful megatrends shaping the future of construction to unlock significant growth opportunities and create superior value for people, customers and shareholders. Alongside our highly accomplished leadership team and 48,000 colleagues around the world, we are executing our strategy NextGen Growth 2030 as unveiled in March.”
With NextGen Growth 2030, Holcim will leverage its sustainability leadership to deliver profitable growth in Europe, Australia and North Africa, while accelerating growth in Latin America to benefit from strong market fundamentals and industrialization trends. Holcim will grow its addressable markets by expanding in high-value Building Solutions, serving customers across the built-environment, from energy efficient building systems to high-performance concrete. The growth strategy will drive shareholder value with growth-focused capital allocation and value-accretive M&A.
Shares of Amrize will commence trading under the ticker symbol “AMRZ” on the SIX Swiss Exchange at 9:00 a.m. CEST and on the New York Stock Exchange at 9:30 a.m. ET.
About Holcim
Holcim (SWX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 16.2 billion1 in 2024, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®.
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1 Net sales 2024 restated following spin-off; excludes net sales to Amrize.
About Amrize
Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) is building North America, as the partner of choice for professional builders with advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. With over 1,000 sites and a highly efficient distribution network, Amrize delivers for customers in every U.S. State and Canadian province. Amrize’s 19,000 teammates uniquely serve every construction market from infrastructure, commercial and residential to new build, repair and refurbishment. Amrize achieved $11.7 billion in revenue in 2024 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Amrize is ready to build your ambition.
https://www.holcim.com/media/media-releases/holcim-completes-spin-off-of-north-america-business
June 24, 2025
NCFI officially breaking ground for new plant
With the efforts of Surry County, the SCEDP, the City of Mount Airy and the employees of NCFI celebrate a new beginning for NCFI by bringing special guests and speakers to break ground for a new NCFI Polyurethanes plant at Westwood Industrial Park. We celebrate with guest speakers who share their insights into this joyous moment.
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