Concrete blocks exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of concrete blocks by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.3 million in 2024 (60.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.9 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 | $13.3M | 60.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 31.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 25.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 22.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports concrete blocks to
Israel alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $11.9M | 90% |
| Taiwan | $533K | 4% |
| Bahrain | $209K | 1.6% |
| Maldives | $182K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $122K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $85K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $64K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $51K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $46K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $26K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete blocks imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of concrete blocks by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.2 million in 2024 (74.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Turkey alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.4M | 84% |
| India | $741K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $380K | 3.4% |
| China | $309K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $112K | 1% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $40K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates concrete blocks exports (HS 6810.11): 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 6810.11: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete blocks exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported concrete blocks worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy concrete blocks from the United Arab Emirates?
Israel was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Taiwan (4%) and Bahrain (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average export price of concrete blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of concrete blocks from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 362%. The peak was 2023 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import concrete blocks?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, India and Saudi Arabia. That compares with exports of $13.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for concrete blocks?
The HS code for concrete blocks is subheading 6810.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6810 page.
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