Cement clinker exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cement clinker by Egypt reached $544.0 million in 2024 (9.39 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 117 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544.0M | 9.39M t |
| 2023 | $544.1M | 9.08M t |
| 2022 | $391.3M | 5.94M t |
| 2021 | $305.3M | 4.59M t |
| 2020 | $59.7M | 1.39M t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 714.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 517.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 141.7K t |
Where Egypt exports cement clinker to
Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (27%), Ghana (19%), Lebanon (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $146.5M | 27% |
| Ghana | $105.7M | 19% |
| Lebanon | $46.9M | 8.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $34.8M | 6.4% |
| Cameroon | $27.8M | 5.1% |
| Guinea | $18.9M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $18.6M | 3.4% |
| Liberia | $15.6M | 2.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $15.4M | 2.8% |
| Senegal | $13.9M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, close to the world average of $0.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement clinker imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.1 million of cement clinker in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $933K | 86% |
| India | $104K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $12K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cement clinker exports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cement clinker worth $544.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.39 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 117 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy cement clinker from Egypt?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($146.5 million), followed by Ghana (19%) and Lebanon (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average export price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cement clinker from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $544.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $544.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $239.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import cement clinker?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $542.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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