🇺🇸 United States imports of roofing tiles: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $16.3 million of roofing tiles in 2024 (40.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of roofing tiles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.3M | 40.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 46.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 39.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 48.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 75.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 84.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 53.6K t |
Where the United States imports roofing tiles from
Most of the value came from Spain (45%), Mexico (21%), Colombia (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $7.4M | 45% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.4M | 21% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $2.7M | 17% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $493K | 3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $352K | 2.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $330K | 2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $238K | 1.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $213K | 1.3% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $149K | 0.9% |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | $117K | 0.7% |
Types of roofing tiles under HS 6905
| 6905.10 | Ceramic roofing tiles | 87% |
| 6905.90 | Ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6905.
Average import price of roofing tiles
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.33. 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.
The United States also exports roofing tiles
In 2024, the United States exported roofing tiles worth $4.6 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (31%), Cayman Isds (10%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+591% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.4M | 31% |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Isds | $466K | 10% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $427K | 9.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $374K | 8% |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $261K | 5.6% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $203K | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $188K | 4% |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | $132K | 2.8% |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | $106K | 2.3% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $104K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods.
Roofing tiles trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of roofing tiles imported by the United States?
The United States imported roofing tiles worth $16.3 million in 2024 (40.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import roofing tiles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (45%), Mexico (21%), Colombia (17%).
What is the average import price of roofing tiles in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.33 per kg.
Does the United States export roofing tiles?
Yes. The United States exported roofing tiles worth $4.6 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Cayman Isds, China.
What is the HS code for roofing tiles?
Roofing tiles falls under HS heading 6905 (Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading roofing tiles with the United States?
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