🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of cement and concrete: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cement and concrete worth $536.1 million (826.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 225 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cement and concrete by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $536.1M | 826.2K t |
| 2023 | $558.4M | 885.8K t |
| 2022 | $599.6M | 906.3K t |
| 2021 | $593.1M | 747.4K t |
| 2020 | $312.6M | 537.7K t |
| 2019 | $431.0M | 830.2K t |
| 2018 | $472.8M | 952.8K t |
| 2017 | $439.2M | 931.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cement and concrete from
Most of the value came from Ireland (30%), China (22%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $159.4M | 30% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $117.0M | 22% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $65.8M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $36.2M | 6.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $31.7M | 5.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $30.9M | 5.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $21.5M | 4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.6M | 2% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $9.4M | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $9.4M | 1.8% |
Types of cement and concrete under HS 6810
| 6810.91 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced | 37% |
| 6810.99 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: articles (other than prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering), whether or not… | 36% |
| 6810.19 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced | 20% |
| 6810.11 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price of cement and concrete
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports cement and concrete
Exports of cement and concrete by the United Kingdom reached $95.2 million in 2024 (169.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (47%), Italy (7%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $45.0M | 47% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.7M | 7.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.5M | 5.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.1M | 4.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.0M | 4.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1.5M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Cement and concrete trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cement and concrete worth $536.1 million in 2024 (826.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import cement and concrete from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Ireland (30%), China (22%), Spain (12%).
What is the average import price of cement and concrete in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.43 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export cement and concrete?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported cement and concrete worth $95.2 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Italy, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
Cement and concrete falls under HS heading 6810 (Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cement and concrete with the United Kingdom?
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