China - Cement - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Cement Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cement Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  2. Cement Price in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. Cement Imports in China
  4. Cement Exports in China

Cement Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average cement import price stood at $58 per ton in 2022, picking up by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 116% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $455 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($55 per ton), while the price for Japan amounted to $45 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-3.4%).

Cement Price in China (FOB) - 2022

The average cement export price stood at $105 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cement export price increased by +104.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($687 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sierra Leone ($53 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cameroon (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Imports in China

In 2022, purchases abroad of cement decreased by -33% to 2.4M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -33.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 80%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.6M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement imports reduced sharply to $140M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year.

Import of Cement in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam87.914417412311.9%
Japan2.519.110.59.153.8%
Others22.79.79.47.7-30.3%
Total1131731941407.4%

Top Suppliers of Cement to China in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (2.2M tons)
  2. Japan (0.2M tons)

Cement Exports in China

For the third year in a row, China recorded decline in overseas shipments of cement, which decreased by -8.2% to 1.9M tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic descent.

In value terms, cement exports soared to $195M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage.

Export of Cement in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Myanmar2.121.830.341.7170.8%
Guinea4.17.07.010.135.1%
Japan10.610.113.29.6-3.2%
Mongolia2.35.40.23.616.1%
Solomon Islands1.82.72.63.322.4%
Australia12.17.75.32.5-40.9%
Singapore0.60.60.32.151.8%
Philippines58.214.25.51.7-69.2%
Sierra LeoneN/AN/AN/A1.70%
United States64.53.70.50.3-83.3%
Macao SAR9.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Hong Kong SAR83.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Lao People's Democratic Republic20.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Others48.013699.911835.0%
Total318209165195-15.0%

Top Export Markets for Cement from China in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (324.2K tons)
  2. Guinea (120.0K tons)
  3. Mongolia (50.9K tons)
  4. Solomon Islands (42.9K tons)
  5. Singapore (33.6K tons)
  6. Sierra Leone (33.0K tons)
  7. Japan (14.0K tons)
  8. Philippines (13.7K tons)
  9. Australia (5.8K tons)
  10. United States (1.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cement market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23511210 - Portland cement
  • Prodcom 23511290 - Other hydraulic cements

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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