Alumina-silica refractory bricks imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $7.0 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.6 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 | $7.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 8.4K t |
Where Bahrain imports alumina-silica refractory bricks from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), Netherlands (17%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 36% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 17% |
| India | $1000K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $721K | 10% |
| France | $566K | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $427K | 6.1% |
| China | $392K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $97K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $42K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Alumina-silica refractory bricks exports from Bahrain
Exports of alumina-silica refractory bricks by Bahrain reached $464 thousand in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). India alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $366K | 79% |
| Thailand | $87K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain alumina-silica refractory bricks imports (HS 6902.20): 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 6902.20: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these.
Common questions
What is the value of alumina-silica refractory bricks imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory bricks to Bahrain?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alumina-silica refractory bricks to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2020 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export alumina-silica refractory bricks?
Yes. Bahrain exported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks?
The HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks is subheading 6902.20. 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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