Concrete shuttering trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in concrete shuttering was worth $515.8 million in 2024, about 376.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $515.8M | 376.2K t |
| 2023 | $459.5M | 319.0K t |
| 2022 | $496.2M | 312.0K t |
| 2021 | $445.1M | 299.8K t |
| 2020 | $339.6M | 282.8K t |
| 2019 | $408.4M | 324.6K t |
| 2018 | $481.0M | 368.9K t |
| 2017 | $406.9M | 333.2K t |
Top concrete shuttering exporting countries
Austria is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Germany and the Czech Republic. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 98 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $169.5M | 33% |
| Germany | $67.3M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $48.9M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $40.4M | 7.8% |
| China | $27.6M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $26.1M | 5.1% |
| Slovakia | $22.7M | 4.4% |
| Slovenia | $17.9M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $12.7M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 1.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.2M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33.7M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $29.0M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $26.7M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $22.8M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $22.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $21.9M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $21.4M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $21.3M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.0M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $15.5M | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $15.4M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $1.95 per kg and China $0.62 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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The shipment records behind Concrete shuttering (HS 4418.40) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work. HS 4418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most concrete shuttering?
Austria exported $169.5 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and the Czech Republic (9%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most concrete shuttering?
The United States imported $34.2 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in concrete shuttering?
It was worth $515.8 million in 2024, about 376.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 98 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $1.95 per kg and China $0.62 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4418 page.
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