Prefabricated concrete elements trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prefabricated concrete elements was worth $2.92 billion in 2024, about 10.32 million tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $2.92B | 10.32M t |
| 2023 | $3.22B | 11.78M t |
| 2022 | $3.11B | 11.88M t |
| 2021 | $2.94B | 11.56M t |
| 2020 | $2.48B | 10.07M t |
| 2019 | $2.46B | 10.02M t |
| 2018 | $2.53B | 11.19M t |
| 2017 | $2.35B | 10.08M t |
Top prefabricated concrete elements exporting countries
Malaysia is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 113 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $547.4M | 19% |
| China | $400.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $379.8M | 13% |
| Belgium | $216.3M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $205.5M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $135.6M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $126.7M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $76.7M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $65.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $64.0M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $62.2M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $49.6M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Singapore is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 201 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $534.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $239.1M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $228.7M | 7.8% |
| Hong Kong | $196.9M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $196.8M | 6.8% |
| France | $157.3M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $104.0M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $102.9M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $98.8M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $91.5M | 3.1% |
| United States | $87.8M | 3% |
| Norway | $85.5M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $0.58 per kg and Malaysia $0.18 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 6810.91: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced. HS 6810 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prefabricated concrete elements?
Malaysia exported $547.4 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Germany (13%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prefabricated concrete elements?
Singapore imported $534.9 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prefabricated concrete elements?
It was worth $2.92 billion in 2024, about 10.32 million tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.22 billion. 113 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of prefabricated concrete elements per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $0.58 per kg and Malaysia $0.18 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 prefabricated concrete elements?
The HS code for prefabricated concrete elements is subheading 6810.91, 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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