HS Code:
Articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone, whether or not reinforced, fall under HS Code 6810. This category includes a wide range of products such as tiles, flagstones, bricks, prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, and other articles made primarily from cement, concrete, or artificial stone. These products are widely used in construction and infrastructure projects globally due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. Trade in this category is influenced by urbanization, construction booms in developing economies, and infrastructure development policies.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.8%
Highest Rate
12.5% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market)
Rising demand in developing economies
Increased exports to regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia due to rapid urbanization and infrastructure projects.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable materials
Growing preference for eco-friendly concrete products and low-carbon production methods, influencing trade patterns.
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions
Delays and cost increases due to global logistics challenges, impacting trade volumes temporarily.
2021
The European Union's Green Deal has introduced stricter regulations on carbon emissions for construction materials, affecting imports of cement and concrete articles.
March 2023
Non-compliant exporters face higher tariffs, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener technologies.
The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has led to a surge in demand for concrete products for public works projects.
November 2021
Increased imports from neighboring countries like Canada and Mexico to meet demand.
China implemented temporary export restrictions on certain construction materials to prioritize domestic infrastructure needs.
July 2022
Global supply shortages and price hikes for concrete articles, benefiting other exporters like India and Vietnam.