Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $9.5 million of alumina-silica refractory ceramics in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Algeria imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
Most of the value came from Poland (31%), Turkey (24%), Portugal (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.0M | 31% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 24% |
| Portugal | $919K | 9.6% |
| France | $913K | 9.6% |
| India | $901K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $766K | 8% |
| Spain | $355K | 3.7% |
| China | $232K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $172K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports (HS 6903.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6903.20: Refractory ceramic goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica, excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths.
Common questions
What is the value of alumina-silica refractory ceramics imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Algeria?
Poland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Portugal (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alumina-silica refractory ceramics?
The HS code for alumina-silica refractory ceramics is subheading 6903.20. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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