Alumina-silica refractory bricks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alumina-silica refractory bricks was worth $2.11 billion in 2024, about 1.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.11B | 1.64M t |
| 2023 | $2.20B | 2.20M t |
| 2022 | $2.21B | 2.12M t |
| 2021 | $1.74B | 1.63M t |
| 2020 | $1.57B | 1.48M t |
| 2019 | $1.73B | 1.57M t |
| 2018 | $1.73B | 1.63M t |
| 2017 | $1.43B | 1.67M t |
Top alumina-silica refractory bricks exporting countries
Exports are led by China (37%), Germany (15%) and India (8%). 98 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $778.3M | 37% |
| Germany | $308.0M | 15% |
| India | $177.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $128.7M | 6.1% |
| France | $98.5M | 4.7% |
| United States | $85.7M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $78.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $69.0M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $39.3M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $36.2M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $33.8M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $32.1M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of India and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $150.9M | 7.1% |
| India | $127.7M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $106.4M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $103.5M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $95.1M | 4.5% |
| Russia | $81.7M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $74.4M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $69.2M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $63.1M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $60.7M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $57.6M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $56.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.68 per kg and China $0.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6902.20: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these. HS 6902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alumina-silica refractory bricks?
China exported $778.3 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and India (8%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alumina-silica refractory bricks?
The United States imported $150.9 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of India (6%) and Turkey (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in alumina-silica refractory bricks?
It was worth $2.11 billion in 2024, about 1.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.21 billion. 98 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.68 per kg and China $0.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks?
The HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks is subheading 6902.20, in chapter 69 (ceramic products). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6902 page.
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