Aluminous cement imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminous cement by the United States reached $78.2 million in 2024 (145.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 156 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $78.2M | 145.1K t |
| 2023 | $84.2M | 166.7K t |
| 2022 | $96.5M | 204.7K t |
| 2021 | $70.1M | 153.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.9M | 45.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 45.9K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 59.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 72.8K t |
Where the United States imports aluminous cement from
The largest suppliers were France (49%), Poland (18%), Croatia (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $38.2M | 49% |
| Poland | $14.1M | 18% |
| Croatia | $8.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $624K | 0.8% |
| China | $215K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $214K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminous cement exports from the United States
The United States exported $20.6 million of aluminous cement in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 70 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.4M | 75% |
| Mexico | $3.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $896K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $313K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $132K | 0.6% |
| China | $125K | 0.6% |
| Bahamas | $105K | 0.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $86K | 0.4% |
| Costa Rica | $80K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $48K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminous cement imports (HS 2523.30): 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 2523.30: Cement: aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminous cement imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminous cement worth $78.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 156 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminous cement to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Poland (18%) and Croatia (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminous cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminous cement to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $78.2 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $96.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export aluminous cement?
Yes. The United States exported $20.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $57.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminous cement?
The HS code for aluminous cement is subheading 2523.30. 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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