Magnesite refractory bricks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in magnesite refractory bricks was worth $1.67 billion in 2024, about 1.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $1.67B | 1.44M t |
| 2023 | $1.87B | 1.54M t |
| 2022 | $2.11B | 1.77M t |
| 2021 | $1.72B | 1.60M t |
| 2020 | $1.40B | 1.30M t |
| 2019 | $1.91B | 1.68M t |
| 2018 | $2.13B | 1.84M t |
| 2017 | $1.57B | 1.58M t |
Top magnesite refractory bricks exporting countries
Exports are led by China (49%), Germany (12%) and Austria (11%). 91 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $812.8M | 49% |
| Germany | $196.9M | 12% |
| Austria | $187.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $59.3M | 3.6% |
| France | $44.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $42.7M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $30.9M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $30.7M | 1.8% |
| United States | $29.5M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $27.2M | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $26.7M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $26.7M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (9%), India (7%) and the United States (7%). 175 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $143.7M | 8.6% |
| India | $115.5M | 6.9% |
| United States | $110.8M | 6.7% |
| Russia | $82.9M | 5% |
| Mexico | $69.7M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $67.7M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $51.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $47.0M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $44.8M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $42.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $39.9M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $39.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $2.11 per kg and China $0.99 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 6902.10: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3. HS 6902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most magnesite refractory bricks?
China exported $812.8 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Austria (11%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most magnesite refractory bricks?
Indonesia imported $143.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in magnesite refractory bricks?
It was worth $1.67 billion in 2024, about 1.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.13 billion. 91 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of magnesite refractory bricks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $2.11 per kg and China $0.99 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for magnesite refractory bricks?
The HS code for magnesite refractory bricks is subheading 6902.10, 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 6902 page.
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