Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cement. In 2020, Cement were the world's 257th most traded product, with a total trade of $12.4B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Cement decreased by -3.31%, from $12.8B to $12.4B. Trade in Cement represent 0.074% of total world trade.
Cement are a part of Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, & plaster. They include Portland cement, other than white cement, Cement clinkers, Portland cement, white or white artificially coloured, Hydraulic cements except portland or aluminous, and Aluminous cement.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Cement were Vietnam ($1.48B), Turkey ($1.28B), United Arab Emirates ($578M), Thailand ($574M), and Germany ($528M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Cement were United States ($1.3B), China ($1.2B), Bangladesh ($513M), Philippines ($464M), and France ($452M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Cement was 7.77%, making it the 559th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Cement ranks 897th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Cement is a material that is used to bind and harden other materials, such as sand and gravel, into a hard substance. It is typically used in the construction industry, for example in the building of roads, buildings, and bridges. Cement clinkers are the end product of the cement-making process. These are cement mixed with small pieces of coal or other fuel. They are used to generate heat in a furnace.