Refractory bricks imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $4.5 million of refractory bricks in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.1 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 | $4.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Angola imports refractory bricks from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 61% |
| India | $716K | 16% |
| Portugal | $455K | 10% |
| South Africa | $305K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $45K | 1% |
| Brazil | $22K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 42% |
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 30% |
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.20, 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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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 Angola?
Angola imported refractory bricks worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (16%) and Portugal (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refractory bricks to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. The peak was 2018 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 6902.90 (42% of the value) and 6902.20 (30%).
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