Prepared mortars and concretes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prepared mortars and concretes was worth $1.35 billion in 2024, about 4.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.35B | 4.79M t |
| 2023 | $1.37B | 4.76M t |
| 2022 | $1.29B | 4.76M t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 5.03M t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 4.69M t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 4.46M t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 3.99M t |
| 2017 | $965.7M | 4.27M t |
Top prepared mortars and concretes exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Italy and the United States. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $316.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $155.1M | 12% |
| United States | $77.8M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $65.5M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $65.1M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $64.2M | 4.8% |
| China | $54.6M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $53.4M | 4% |
| Belgium | $45.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $43.6M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $37.9M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $32.1M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Switzerland (8%), the United States (6%) and France (6%). 216 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $107.8M | 8% |
| United States | $87.5M | 6.5% |
| France | $79.7M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $69.9M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $65.3M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $51.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $47.3M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $47.0M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $43.4M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $39.0M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $36.8M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $23.3M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.69 per kg and Malaysia $0.09 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 Prepared mortars and concretes (HS 3824.50) 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 3824.50: Mortars and concretes: non-refractory. HS 3824 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prepared mortars and concretes?
Germany exported $316.6 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and the United States (6%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prepared mortars and concretes?
Switzerland imported $107.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prepared mortars and concretes?
It was worth $1.35 billion in 2024, about 4.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.37 billion. 127 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of prepared mortars and concretes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.69 per kg and Malaysia $0.09 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 prepared mortars and concretes?
The HS code for prepared mortars and concretes is subheading 3824.50, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3824 page.
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