Aluminous cement imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported aluminous cement worth $7.7 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $7.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 8.1K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminous cement from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (47%), France (18%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 47% |
| France | $1.4M | 19% |
| China | $961K | 13% |
| Turkey | $840K | 11% |
| Poland | $450K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $129K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $99K | 1.3% |
| Croatia | $84K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.7% |
| United States | $39K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminous cement exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported aluminous cement worth $260 thousand (538 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $135K | 52% |
| Malawi | $34K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $28K | 11% |
| Kenya | $24K | 9.1% |
| United States | $14K | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $8K | 3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1.7% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminous cement imports (HS 2523.30): 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 2523.30: Cement: aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminous cement imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminous cement worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminous cement to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by France (18%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminous cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminous cement to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminous cement?
Yes. South Africa exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and the Czech Republic. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminous cement?
The HS code for aluminous cement is subheading 2523.30. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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