Mullite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mullite was worth $134.5 million in 2024, about 213.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $134.5M | 213.3K t |
| 2023 | $133.9M | 208.3K t |
| 2022 | $158.1M | 233.5K t |
| 2021 | $139.2M | 227.6K t |
| 2020 | $119.2M | 182.4K t |
| 2019 | $154.1M | 225.0K t |
| 2018 | $157.5M | 218.0K t |
| 2017 | $111.4M | 198.7K t |
Top mullite exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Japan and the United States. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 48 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.2M | 32% |
| Japan | $37.1M | 28% |
| United States | $22.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 7.7% |
| Hungary | $8.7M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Luxembourg | $982K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $933K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $734K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $690K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Poland (24%), Germany (11%) and South Korea (10%). 87 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $32.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $14.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $13.8M | 10% |
| Japan | $8.2M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $7.9M | 5.9% |
| United States | $6.3M | 4.7% |
| France | $5.6M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| India | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $4.46 per kg and China $0.37 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 2508.60: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): mullite. HS 2508 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mullite?
China exported $43.2 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Japan (28%) and the United States (17%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mullite?
Poland imported $32.7 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and South Korea (10%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mullite?
It was worth $134.5 million in 2024, about 213.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $158.1 million. 48 countries reported exports and 87 reported imports.
What is the average price of mullite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $4.46 per kg and China $0.37 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 mullite?
The HS code for mullite is subheading 2508.60, 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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