White cement imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of white cement by the United Kingdom reached $3.2 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $75.3 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 | $3.2M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 44.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 94.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.4M | 584.3K t |
| 2019 | $75.3M | 725.6K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 788.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.9M | 701.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports white cement from
Turkey alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 70% |
| Spain | $717K | 22% |
| Ireland | $210K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 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.
White cement exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported white cement worth $2.7 million (10.5 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Falkland Isds (Malvinas) grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.2M | 81% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $169K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $70K | 2.6% |
| France | $57K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $52K | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $19K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $17K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.6% |
| Iceland | $15K | 0.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom white cement imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported white cement worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply white cement to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Spain (22%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of white cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 7% above 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 imports of white cement to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 95%. The peak was 2019 at $75.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export white cement?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Falkland Isds (Malvinas) and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $548 thousand 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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