Hydraulic cement (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic cement (other) by the United Kingdom reached $28.9 million in 2024 (141.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $28.9M | 141.0K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 116.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 139.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 133.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 48.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 47.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 42.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hydraulic cement (other) from
Most of the value came from Ireland (37%), France (29%), Portugal (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $10.8M | 37% |
| France | $8.3M | 29% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $859K | 3% |
| United States | $215K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $161K | 0.6% |
| China | $126K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $82K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 110% above the world average of $0.10. 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.
Hydraulic cement (other) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hydraulic cement (other) worth $2.3 million (111.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (46%), Spain (29%), Bahrain (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hydraulic cement (other) imports (HS 2523.90): 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 2523.90: Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cement (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hydraulic cement (other) worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cement (other) to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by France (29%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cement (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic cement (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hydraulic cement (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Spain and Bahrain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cement (other)?
The HS code for hydraulic cement (other) is subheading 2523.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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