Clay building bricks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in clay building bricks was worth $914.6 million in 2024, about 4.53 million tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $914.6M | 4.53M t |
| 2023 | $872.9M | 4.85M t |
| 2022 | $1.10B | 6.47M t |
| 2021 | $991.5M | 7.53M t |
| 2020 | $752.1M | 6.10M t |
| 2019 | $744.7M | 6.23M t |
| 2018 | $727.0M | 5.81M t |
| 2017 | $629.7M | 5.33M t |
Top clay building bricks exporting countries
Exports are led by Belgium (28%), the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (7%). 111 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $255.8M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $130.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $61.7M | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $51.1M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $41.5M | 4.5% |
| United States | $39.6M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $34.8M | 3.8% |
| Serbia | $29.7M | 3.2% |
| China | $28.9M | 3.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $25.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $24.0M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $22.9M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (32%), the United States (6%) and Belgium (5%). 191 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $290.1M | 32% |
| United States | $52.4M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $49.0M | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $47.9M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $43.7M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $37.4M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $36.8M | 4% |
| France | $25.5M | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $23.6M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $20.4M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $17.0M | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $15.8M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.37 per kg and Serbia $0.08 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 6904.10: Ceramic building bricks. HS 6904 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most clay building bricks?
Belgium exported $255.8 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (7%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most clay building bricks?
The United Kingdom imported $290.1 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Belgium (5%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in clay building bricks?
It was worth $914.6 million in 2024, about 4.53 million tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.10 billion. 111 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of clay building bricks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.37 per kg and Serbia $0.08 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 clay building bricks?
The HS code for clay building bricks is subheading 6904.10, 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 6904 page.
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