Cement clinker exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cement clinker worth $201.4 million (4.08 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $575.0 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 | $201.4M | 4.08M t |
| 2023 | $365.0M | 7.57M t |
| 2022 | $413.5M | 8.10M t |
| 2021 | $575.0M | 13.23M t |
| 2020 | $459.9M | 12.51M t |
| 2019 | $416.8M | 9.63M t |
| 2018 | $290.1M | 6.06M t |
| 2017 | $174.9M | 3.35M t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports cement clinker to
The largest buyer markets were India (22%), Uganda (20%), Sri Lanka (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $43.4M | 22% |
| Uganda | $39.7M | 20% |
| Sri Lanka | $27.4M | 14% |
| Bahrain | $17.6M | 8.7% |
| Malawi | $12.9M | 6.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11.8M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $11.7M | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $10.8M | 5.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $8.9M | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $5.2M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement clinker imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cement clinker worth $1.0 million (26.1 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $922K | 90% |
| Thailand | $47K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $10K | 1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cement clinker exports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported cement clinker worth $201.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.08 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 117 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy cement clinker from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by Uganda (20%) and Sri Lanka (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average export price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cement clinker from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $174.9 million in 2017 to $201.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $575.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $362.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import cement clinker?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Thailand and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $200.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. 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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