Aluminous cement trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminous cement was worth $472.4 million in 2024, about 823.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472.4M | 823.5K t |
| 2023 | $495.3M | 903.9K t |
| 2022 | $520.9M | 1.13M t |
| 2021 | $532.5M | 1.03M t |
| 2020 | $393.8M | 792.2K t |
| 2019 | $406.3M | 789.7K t |
| 2018 | $430.4M | 857.7K t |
| 2017 | $394.4M | 824.2K t |
Top aluminous cement exporting countries
Exports are led by France (38%), Poland (11%) and Croatia (10%). 70 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $181.2M | 38% |
| Poland | $50.0M | 11% |
| Croatia | $46.7M | 9.9% |
| China | $35.7M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $25.8M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $23.4M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $20.9M | 4.4% |
| United States | $20.6M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $20.3M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $7.6M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 156 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $78.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $68.1M | 14% |
| Italy | $40.5M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $23.8M | 5% |
| France | $23.6M | 5% |
| Sweden | $21.9M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $19.7M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $16.8M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13.6M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $12.4M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $9.5M | 2% |
| Denmark | $9.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $0.93 per kg and Croatia $0.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2523.30: Cement: aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers. HS 2523 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminous cement?
France exported $181.2 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Poland (11%) and Croatia (10%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminous cement?
The United States imported $78.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (14%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminous cement?
It was worth $472.4 million in 2024, about 823.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $532.5 million. 70 countries reported exports and 156 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminous cement per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $0.93 per kg and Croatia $0.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for aluminous cement?
The HS code for aluminous cement is subheading 2523.30, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2523 page.
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