Cement and concrete imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $16.0 million of cement and concrete in 2024 (33.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.0M | 33.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
Where Egypt imports cement and concrete from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Turkey (18%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 39% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 17% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $879K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $436K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $419K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $315K | 2% |
| India | $163K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $157K | 1% |
Product types under HS 6810
| 6810.99 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: articles (other than prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering), whether or not… | 50% |
| 6810.11 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced | 20% |
| 6810.19 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced | 20% |
| 6810.91 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement and concrete exports from Egypt
Exports of cement and concrete by Egypt reached $9.4 million in 2024 (31.7 thousand tonnes). Israel alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $5.4M | 58% |
| Kenya | $780K | 8.3% |
| China | $651K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $637K | 6.8% |
| Nigeria | $408K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $351K | 3.7% |
| Libya | $205K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $176K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $142K | 1.5% |
| Cyprus | $133K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cement and concrete worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement and concrete to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement and concrete per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cement and concrete to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 283%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export cement and concrete?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Kenya and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
The HS code for cement and concrete is heading 6810. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6810.99 (50% of the value) and 6810.11 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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