Cement clinker exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cement clinker worth $188.7 million (4.25 million tonnes). It ranks 7th of 117 countries for exports of this product. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $329.5 million.
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 | $188.7M | 4.25M t |
| 2023 | $314.5M | 5.34M t |
| 2022 | $329.5M | 6.72M t |
| 2021 | $275.1M | 5.20M t |
| 2020 | $88.2M | 1.88M t |
| 2019 | $148.9M | 2.93M t |
| 2018 | $89.4M | 1.66M t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 43.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports cement clinker to
Most of it went to Jordan (30%), Yemen (17%), Togo (13%).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement clinker imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $987 thousand of cement clinker in 2024 (27.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $787K | 80% |
| France | $52K | 5.3% |
| India | $52K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 3.9% |
| China | $25K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $23K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported cement clinker worth $188.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.25 million tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 117 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy cement clinker from Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($56.0 million), followed by Yemen (17%) and Togo (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 24 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cement clinker from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $188.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $329.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $179.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import cement clinker?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $987 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, France and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $187.7 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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