Prefabricated concrete elements imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $87.8 million of prefabricated concrete elements in 2024 (299.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $87.8M | 299.2K t |
| 2023 | $69.0M | 117.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.1M | 218.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.1M | 171.1K t |
| 2020 | $76.1M | 423.2K t |
| 2019 | $77.0M | 165.0K t |
| 2018 | $104.6M | 217.0K t |
| 2017 | $105.0M | 237.3K t |
Where the United States imports prefabricated concrete elements from
The largest suppliers were Canada (42%), Turkey (34%), Mexico (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $36.4M | 42% |
| Turkey | $29.4M | 34% |
| Mexico | $13.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $903K | 1% |
| China | $861K | 1% |
| Sweden | $423K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $362K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $359K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated concrete elements exports from the United States
Exports of prefabricated concrete elements by the United States reached $33.7 million in 2024 (42.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (48%), Bahamas (15%), Mexico (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.0M | 48% |
| Bahamas | $5.2M | 16% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 8.6% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 8.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| New Zealand | $591K | 1.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $585K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $410K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $225K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States prefabricated concrete elements imports (HS 6810.91): 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 6810.91: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated concrete elements imported by the United States?
The United States imported prefabricated concrete elements worth $87.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated concrete elements to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($36.4 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated concrete elements per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated concrete elements to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.0 million in 2017 to $87.8 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $105.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export prefabricated concrete elements?
Yes. The United States exported $33.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $54.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated concrete elements?
The HS code for prefabricated concrete elements is subheading 6810.91. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6810 page.
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