Refractory bricks imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $54.1 million of refractory bricks in 2024 (47.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $76.1 million.
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 | $54.1M | 47.2K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 43.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 41.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.7M | 35.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 52.0K t |
| 2018 | $76.1M | 64.7K t |
| 2017 | $57.5M | 70.1K t |
Where Algeria imports refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Turkey (34%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 34% |
| Turkey | $18.4M | 34% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Luxembourg | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $866K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $468K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 63% |
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 27% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 9.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. 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: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory bricks imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported refractory bricks worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory bricks to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.5 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $76.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 6902.10 (63% of the value) and 6902.20 (27%).
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