Aluminous cement imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminous cement by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.5 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.3 million.
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 | $4.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $662K | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminous cement from
Most of the value came from South Korea (47%), United Kingdom (31%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.1M | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 31% |
| Spain | $333K | 7.4% |
| India | $203K | 4.5% |
| China | $194K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2.6% |
| Croatia | $112K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminous cement worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminous cement to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (31%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminous cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminous cement to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $662 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 584%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 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.
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