Cement clinker imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cement clinker by the United Kingdom reached $21.7 million in 2024 (152.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $75.5 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 | $21.7M | 152.7K t |
| 2023 | $43.7M | 373.4K t |
| 2022 | $55.6M | 526.3K t |
| 2021 | $65.4M | 833.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 254.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.4M | 543.6K t |
| 2018 | $75.5M | 961.2K t |
| 2017 | $62.1M | 555.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cement clinker from
Most of the value came from France (50%), Spain (15%), Italy (13%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 180% above the world average of $0.05. 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.
Cement clinker exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million of cement clinker in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.2M | 62% |
| Morocco | $288K | 15% |
| Oman | $261K | 13% |
| United States | $81K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $19K | 1% |
| Brazil | $18K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cement clinker imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cement clinker worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement clinker to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Spain (15%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 180% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cement clinker to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.1 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $75.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cement clinker?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Morocco and Oman. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 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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