Hydraulic cement (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hydraulic cement (other) was worth $1.01 billion in 2024, about 10.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 77% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $1.01B | 10.02M t |
| 2023 | $1.08B | 8.80M t |
| 2022 | $1.01B | 8.91M t |
| 2021 | $847.7M | 7.92M t |
| 2020 | $726.9M | 7.64M t |
| 2019 | $740.8M | 8.01M t |
| 2018 | $709.5M | 6.92M t |
| 2017 | $572.0M | 5.89M t |
Top hydraulic cement (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (26%), Vietnam (13%) and Belgium (7%). 128 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $260.9M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $130.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $70.3M | 7% |
| United States | $44.5M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $43.8M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $42.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $29.3M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $28.6M | 2.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $27.6M | 2.7% |
| Slovakia | $27.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $26.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $24.1M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $202.5M | 20% |
| Philippines | $132.5M | 13% |
| United States | $82.1M | 8.1% |
| France | $67.7M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $40.0M | 4% |
| Austria | $30.1M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $28.9M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $26.8M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $25.9M | 2.6% |
| Croatia | $24.8M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $23.8M | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $22.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.33 per kg and Vietnam $0.05 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 2523.90: Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523. HS 2523 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hydraulic cement (other)?
Germany exported $260.9 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (13%) and Belgium (7%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hydraulic cement (other)?
The Netherlands imported $202.5 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines (13%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hydraulic cement (other)?
It was worth $1.01 billion in 2024, about 10.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 77% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.08 billion. 128 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of hydraulic cement (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.33 per kg and Vietnam $0.05 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 hydraulic cement (other)?
The HS code for hydraulic cement (other) is subheading 2523.90, 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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