Chamotte trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chamotte was worth $99.7 million in 2024, about 296.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $99.7M | 296.5K t |
| 2023 | $120.2M | 370.8K t |
| 2022 | $131.3M | 445.1K t |
| 2021 | $118.0M | 415.5K t |
| 2020 | $89.4M | 375.0K t |
| 2019 | $97.7M | 387.0K t |
| 2018 | $98.4M | 401.6K t |
| 2017 | $89.1M | 374.5K t |
Top chamotte exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $18.1M | 18% |
| China | $17.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $11.3M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $10.4M | 10% |
| Egypt | $4.3M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 4% |
| United States | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| Luxembourg | $2.2M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 134 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.8M | 20% |
| Turkey | $12.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 7.3% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 3% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.47 per kg and the Netherlands $0.18 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 2508.70: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths. HS 2508 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chamotte?
France exported $18.1 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Germany (12%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chamotte?
Germany imported $19.8 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (12%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chamotte?
It was worth $99.7 million in 2024, about 296.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $131.3 million. 88 countries reported exports and 134 reported imports.
What is the average price of chamotte per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.47 per kg and the Netherlands $0.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for chamotte?
The HS code for chamotte is subheading 2508.70, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2508 page.
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