Hydraulic cement (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic cement (other) worth $2.3 million (32.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $568K | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $369K | 950 t |
| 2019 | $409K | 435 t |
| 2018 | $250K | 549 t |
| 2017 | $82K | 121 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hydraulic cement (other) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (22%), India (21%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $518K | 22% |
| India | $489K | 21% |
| Spain | $365K | 16% |
| Bahrain | $294K | 13% |
| France | $261K | 11% |
| Jordan | $212K | 9.1% |
| United States | $112K | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $31K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.10, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hydraulic cement (other) imports (HS 2523.90): 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 2523.90: Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cement (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic cement (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cement (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($518 thousand), followed by India (21%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cement (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic cement (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cement (other)?
The HS code for hydraulic cement (other) is subheading 2523.90. 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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