White cement trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in white cement was worth $855.3 million in 2024, about 6.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $855.3M | 6.25M t |
| 2023 | $859.3M | 6.07M t |
| 2022 | $932.9M | 6.94M t |
| 2021 | $860.1M | 8.28M t |
| 2020 | $788.8M | 6.85M t |
| 2019 | $825.6M | 7.43M t |
| 2018 | $850.3M | 7.44M t |
| 2017 | $746.3M | 7.07M t |
Top white cement exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (18%), Egypt (11%) and Canada (7%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $152.8M | 18% |
| Egypt | $96.1M | 11% |
| Canada | $57.1M | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $56.3M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55.3M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $54.5M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $40.1M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $33.8M | 4% |
| Slovakia | $29.7M | 3.5% |
| Tunisia | $25.3M | 3% |
| Algeria | $25.0M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $24.8M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Poland and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 210 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $170.1M | 20% |
| Poland | $40.1M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $38.1M | 4.5% |
| France | $33.2M | 3.9% |
| Israel | $30.2M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $30.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $28.1M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $25.6M | 3% |
| Australia | $24.6M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $20.1M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $18.0M | 2.1% |
| Greece | $17.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $0.20 per kg and Turkey $0.12 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured. HS 2523 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most white cement?
Turkey exported $152.8 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Egypt (11%) and Canada (7%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most white cement?
The United States imported $170.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Poland (5%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in white cement?
It was worth $855.3 million in 2024, about 6.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $932.9 million. 124 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of white cement per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $0.20 per kg and Turkey $0.12 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 white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21, 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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