Concrete blocks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in concrete blocks was worth $815.9 million in 2024, about 5.22 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $815.9M | 5.22M t |
| 2023 | $821.4M | 4.76M t |
| 2022 | $842.2M | 5.17M t |
| 2021 | $918.6M | 7.04M t |
| 2020 | $738.9M | 6.28M t |
| 2019 | $731.6M | 7.41M t |
| 2018 | $748.7M | 6.58M t |
| 2017 | $700.0M | 6.24M t |
Top concrete blocks exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by China and the Netherlands. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $128.6M | 16% |
| China | $83.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $73.9M | 9.1% |
| Canada | $45.9M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $40.7M | 5% |
| Belgium | $36.9M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $26.3M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $25.7M | 3.2% |
| India | $25.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $23.7M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $23.2M | 2.9% |
| United States | $22.3M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), France (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80.2M | 9.8% |
| France | $63.9M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $56.0M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $56.0M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36.1M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $31.0M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $29.0M | 3.6% |
| Philippines | $26.0M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $25.7M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $22.9M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $21.6M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.57 per kg and the Netherlands $0.12 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 6810.11: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced. HS 6810 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most concrete blocks?
Germany exported $128.6 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most concrete blocks?
The United States imported $80.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in concrete blocks?
It was worth $815.9 million in 2024, about 5.22 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $918.6 million. 129 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of concrete blocks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.57 per kg and the Netherlands $0.12 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 concrete blocks?
The HS code for concrete blocks is subheading 6810.11, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6810 page.
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