White cement imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported white cement worth $170.1 million (1.21 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $221.0 million.
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 | $170.1M | 1.21M t |
| 2023 | $177.1M | 1.33M t |
| 2022 | $221.0M | 1.50M t |
| 2021 | $167.1M | 1.28M t |
| 2020 | $169.5M | 1.16M t |
| 2019 | $190.0M | 1.33M t |
| 2018 | $188.0M | 1.37M t |
| 2017 | $164.3M | 1.25M t |
Where the United States imports white cement from
Most of the value came from Canada (33%), Mexico (20%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
White cement exports from the United States
The United States exported $20.3 million of white cement in 2024 (145.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (46%), Bahamas (18%), Turks and Caicos Isds (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Anguilla grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.3M | 46% |
| Bahamas | $3.7M | 18% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| Anguilla | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Jamaica | $974K | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $843K | 4.2% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $671K | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $486K | 2.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $445K | 2.2% |
| Saint Maarten | $203K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States white cement imports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement imported by the United States?
The United States imported white cement worth $170.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.21 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply white cement to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($56.2 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of white cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of white cement to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164.3 million in 2017 to $170.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $221.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $180.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export white cement?
Yes. The United States exported $20.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Isds. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $149.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. 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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