Concrete additives exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported concrete additives worth $153.5 million (58.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 140 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153.5M | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $161.6M | 78.7K t |
| 2022 | $159.6M | 67.3K t |
| 2021 | $134.5M | 63.0K t |
| 2020 | $138.9M | 68.1K t |
| 2019 | $188.9M | 85.6K t |
| 2018 | $175.0M | 80.8K t |
| 2017 | $150.1M | 73.5K t |
Where the United States exports concrete additives to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (23%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Mexico (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $35.0M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.2M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $12.4M | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.5M | 6.2% |
| India | $8.2M | 5.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $7.0M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $5.1M | 3.3% |
| Greece | $4.4M | 2.8% |
| China | $3.5M | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $3.5M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 182% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Concrete additives imports to the United States
Imports of concrete additives by the United States reached $85.2 million in 2024 (38.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 217 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (35%), Germany (22%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.9M | 35% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 11% |
| South Korea | $9.0M | 11% |
| China | $5.0M | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Panama | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| France | $932K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States concrete additives exports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives exported by the United States?
The United States exported concrete additives worth $153.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy concrete additives from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($35.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 136 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average export price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 182% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of concrete additives from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $150.1 million in 2017 to $153.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $188.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $157.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import concrete additives?
Yes. The United States imported $85.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $68.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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