Share of clinker in cement mixes in the EU 2012-2020

Between 2017 and 2020, the share of clinker in cement mixes in the European Union has remained quite stable. Clinker is one of the main components of cement, which in turn is used to produce concrete, a very popular construction material. The production of clinker releases CO₂, that process is responsible for a big part of the environmental impact of cement. Therefore, a higher clinker-to-cement ratio results in more polluting cement.