What this market covers
Binder made by heating limestone and clay, then grinding the result, used to make concrete and mortar. Buyers are builders, concrete makers and civil works contractors.
Typical segments
- Portland cement
- Blended cement
- White cement
- Specialty cement
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +189% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +15% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €483.1 million of products under CN code 25232900 (Portland cement) from outside the EU in 2025. | 483.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 25232900 were up 189% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€166.9 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +189 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 25232900 to countries outside the EU were worth €676.4 million in 2025. | 676.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 25232900 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.39 billion in 2025. | 1.39 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 25232900 to the EU in 2025, with €186.6 million, or 39% of extra-EU imports. | 186.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 25232900 to the United States were €82.8 million in 2025. | 82.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 25232900 was €0.08 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 0.08 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Ireland was the largest EU exporter of CN 25232900 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €125.0 million. | 125.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 291 enterprises in NACE class C2351 (Manufacture of cement) in 2022. | 291 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2351 had net turnover of €27.40 billion in 2023. | 27.40 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2351 employed 58,313 people across the EU in 2021. | 58,313 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
| The US had 471 private establishments in NAICS 327310 (Cement manufacturing) in 2025. | 471 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 327310 employed an average of 15,853 people in US private industry in 2025. | 15,853 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 327310 changed by +15% between 2020 (13,842 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +15 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 327310 was $100,686 in 2025. | 100,686 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 483072230
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 166910677; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 483072230
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 676409721
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1394110488
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 186598063
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 82784818
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 25232900, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 483072230, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 57657588
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter IE, product 25232900, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 124951663
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2351, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 291
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2351, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 27400
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2351, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 58313
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 327310, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327310, annual_avg_estabs 471
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327310, annual_avg_emplvl 15853
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 13842; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 15853
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327310, avg_annual_pay 100686
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Ready mix concrete makers
- Construction firms
- Building material dealers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU cement market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €483.1 million of goods under CN 25232900 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €676.4 million.
Where does the EU import cement from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Ukraine, Tunisia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the average import price of cement in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.08 per kilogram for CN 25232900 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most cement?
Ireland led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Greece, Croatia.
How many US companies are in the cement industry?
BLS counts 471 private establishments in NAICS 327310 (Cement manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the cement industry?
Eurostat counts 291 enterprises in NACE class C2351 (Manufacture of cement).
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