Portland cement exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of portland cement by Turkey reached $1.31 billion in 2024 (19.84 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.85 billion.
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 | $1.31B | 19.84M t |
| 2023 | $1.58B | 21.57M t |
| 2022 | $1.85B | 28.68M t |
| 2021 | $1.60B | 31.68M t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 31.46M t |
| 2019 | $1.15B | 23.94M t |
| 2018 | $801.8M | 15.03M t |
| 2017 | $633.7M | 14.19M t |
Where Turkey exports portland cement to
The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Italy (10%), Syria (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $450.9M | 34% |
| Italy | $127.8M | 9.8% |
| Syria | $81.8M | 6.2% |
| Bulgaria | $48.5M | 3.7% |
| Albania | $44.4M | 3.4% |
| Israel | $43.1M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $40.0M | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $37.3M | 2.9% |
| Guyana | $35.0M | 2.7% |
| Cyprus | $31.8M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 64% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured) | 22% |
| 2523.21 | Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured | 12% |
| 2523.30 | Cement: aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers | 1.6% |
| 2523.90 | Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported portland cement worth $8.2 million (55.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from France (33%), Egypt (20%), Poland (19%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 33% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 20% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 19% |
| Iran | $635K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $609K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $321K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 2.7% |
| China | $117K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $94K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $53K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported portland cement worth $1.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.84 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 160 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($450.9 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Syria (6%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 136 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.07 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of portland cement from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $633.7 million in 2017 to $1.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2022 at $1.85 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import portland cement?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Egypt and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.30 billion a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (64% of the value) and 2523.10 (22%). 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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