Refractory bricks (other compositions) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported refractory bricks (other compositions) worth $5.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.7 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 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 24.5K t |
Where Algeria imports refractory bricks (other compositions) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), China (30%), Portugal (18%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+854% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria refractory bricks (other compositions) imports (HS 6902.90): 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 6902.90: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: n.e.c. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory bricks (other compositions) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported refractory bricks (other compositions) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks (other compositions) to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (30%) and Portugal (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 854% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks (other compositions) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory bricks (other compositions) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks (other compositions)?
The HS code for refractory bricks (other compositions) is subheading 6902.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6902 page.
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