Concrete shuttering imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported concrete shuttering worth $34.2 million (29.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 196 countries for imports of this product. That is 118% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $34.2M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 9.9K t |
Where the United States imports concrete shuttering from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+898% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $22.9M | 67% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 11% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 7.6% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $637K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $634K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $568K | 1.7% |
| China | $390K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $174K | 0.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $63K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete shuttering exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported concrete shuttering worth $1.3 million (822 tonnes). Canada alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $721K | 57% |
| Cayman Isds | $139K | 11% |
| Austria | $130K | 10% |
| Mexico | $88K | 7% |
| Chile | $65K | 5.1% |
| Israel | $39K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 2.8% |
| Bahamas | $18K | 1.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $16K | 1.2% |
| Montserrat | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States concrete shuttering imports (HS 4418.40): 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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete shuttering imported by the United States?
The United States imported concrete shuttering worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete shuttering to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 952% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of concrete shuttering to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export concrete shuttering?
Yes. The United States exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Cayman Isds and Austria. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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