Concrete blocks exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported concrete blocks worth $14.8 million (134.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.8 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 | $14.8M | 134.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 171.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 52.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 40.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 65.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 97.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 123.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports concrete blocks to
Kuwait alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+792% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $11.2M | 76% |
| Yemen | $1.8M | 12% |
| Egypt | $609K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $380K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $283K | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $226K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $138K | 0.9% |
| Iraq | $61K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $29K | 0.2% |
| United States | $25K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.16, 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.
Concrete blocks imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of concrete blocks by Saudi Arabia reached $13.2 million in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Spain (45%), China (29%), Qatar (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.0M | 46% |
| China | $3.9M | 30% |
| Qatar | $1.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $470K | 3.6% |
| United States | $329K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $236K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $107K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $54K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia concrete blocks exports (HS 6810.11): 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 6810.11: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete blocks exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported concrete blocks worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy concrete blocks from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Yemen (12%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average export price of concrete blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of concrete blocks from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import concrete blocks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Qatar. That compares with exports of $14.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for concrete blocks?
The HS code for concrete blocks is subheading 6810.11. 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.
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