🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of cement and concrete: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cement and concrete worth $102.0 million (111.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 169% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cement and concrete by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102.0M | 111.5K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 56.0K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 89.6K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 64.8K t |
| 2020 | $97.8M | 63.2K t |
| 2019 | $54.7M | 57.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 45.5K t |
| 2017 | $41.6M | 45.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cement and concrete from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $44.5M | 44% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $33.5M | 33% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $6.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.7M | 5.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.0M | 2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $567K | 0.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $540K | 0.5% |
Types of cement and concrete under HS 6810
| 6810.19 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced | 60% |
| 6810.99 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: articles (other than prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering), whether or not… | 19% |
| 6810.11 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced | 13% |
| 6810.91 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced | 7.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price of cement and concrete
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 112% above the world average of $0.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports cement and concrete
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cement and concrete worth $60.2 million (370.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $30.2M | 50% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $15.8M | 26% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $6.1M | 10% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $3.6M | 5.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $759K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $413K | 0.7% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $236K | 0.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $198K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $60K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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.
Cement and concrete trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cement and concrete worth $102.0 million in 2024 (111.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import cement and concrete from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (44%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Spain (7%).
What is the average import price of cement and concrete in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.43 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export cement and concrete?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported cement and concrete worth $60.2 million in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
Cement and concrete falls under HS heading 6810 (Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cement and concrete with Saudi Arabia?
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