White cement exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $55.3 million of white cement in 2024 (460.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $69.7 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 | $55.3M | 460.7K t |
| 2023 | $69.7M | 578.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 430.1K t |
| 2021 | $56.3M | 459.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 401.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 435.2K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 347.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 190.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports white cement to
Most of it went to India (49%), Kuwait (15%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $27.2M | 49% |
| Kuwait | $8.6M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 7.3% |
| Philippines | $3.4M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Tanzania | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $878K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $757K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates white cement exports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported white cement worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 460.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 124 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy white cement from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by Kuwait (15%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average export price of white cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of white cement from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2023 at $69.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. 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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