Portland cement exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported portland cement worth $1.03 billion (13.90 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% 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 | $1.03B | 13.90M t |
| 2023 | $885.5M | 12.36M t |
| 2022 | $701.0M | 9.08M t |
| 2021 | $393.9M | 5.42M t |
| 2020 | $116.2M | 1.86M t |
| 2019 | $157.1M | 2.20M t |
| 2018 | $68.2M | 837.9K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 418.3K t |
Where Egypt exports portland cement to
Most of it went to Libya (15%), Cote d'Ivoire (14%), Ghana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $149.8M | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $146.5M | 14% |
| Ghana | $122.2M | 12% |
| Israel | $69.7M | 6.8% |
| United States | $65.9M | 6.4% |
| Palestine | $47.9M | 4.7% |
| Lebanon | $46.9M | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $34.8M | 3.4% |
| Cameroon | $27.8M | 2.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $26.5M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured) | 53% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 37% |
| 2523.21 | Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured | 9.4% |
| 2523.90 | Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | 0.4% |
| 2523.30 | Cement: aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement imports to Egypt
Imports of portland cement by Egypt reached $7.5 million in 2024 (55.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.8M | 64% |
| China | $1.0M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $635K | 8.5% |
| France | $414K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $252K | 3.4% |
| India | $113K | 1.5% |
| Croatia | $91K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported portland cement worth $1.03 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.90 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($149.8 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (14%) and Ghana (12%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.07 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 exports of portland cement from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $1.03 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import portland cement?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.02 billion a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (53% of the value) and 2523.29 (37%). 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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