Fibre-cement corrugated sheets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fibre-cement corrugated sheets was worth $168.1 million in 2024, about 353.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% 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 | $168.1M | 353.2K t |
| 2023 | $170.6M | 348.1K t |
| 2022 | $181.9M | 440.0K t |
| 2021 | $194.7M | 490.9K t |
| 2020 | $164.9M | 429.3K t |
| 2019 | $184.5M | 475.7K t |
| 2018 | $181.2M | 479.9K t |
| 2017 | $146.6M | 400.0K t |
Top fibre-cement corrugated sheets exporting countries
Exports are led by the Czech Republic (24%), Italy (17%) and the Netherlands (8%). 73 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $40.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $29.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $12.7M | 7.6% |
| Colombia | $11.7M | 7% |
| Lithuania | $10.8M | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $9.1M | 5.4% |
| Slovenia | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $4.3M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $2.2M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Denmark (23%), the United Kingdom (17%) and Germany (7%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $38.7M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $28.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $11.7M | 7% |
| France | $11.0M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 4.3% |
| Panama | $6.7M | 4% |
| Laos | $5.6M | 3.4% |
| Estonia | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Latvia | $3.6M | 2.2% |
| Ecuador | $3.3M | 2% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovenia averaged $0.78 per kg and Thailand $0.23 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 6811.81: Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like: corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos. HS 6811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fibre-cement corrugated sheets?
The Czech Republic exported $40.7 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Italy (17%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fibre-cement corrugated sheets?
Denmark imported $38.7 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (17%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fibre-cement corrugated sheets?
It was worth $168.1 million in 2024, about 353.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $194.7 million. 73 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of fibre-cement corrugated sheets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovenia averaged $0.78 per kg and Thailand $0.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for fibre-cement corrugated sheets?
The HS code for fibre-cement corrugated sheets is subheading 6811.81, 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 6811 page.
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