Magnesite refractory bricks imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $3.2 million of magnesite refractory bricks in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 641 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 265 t |
| 2020 | $323K | 490 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $904K | 1.1K t |
Where Bahrain imports magnesite refractory bricks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 73% |
| Turkey | $506K | 16% |
| India | $185K | 5.9% |
| Austria | $73K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain magnesite refractory bricks imports (HS 6902.10): 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 6902.10: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite refractory bricks imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported magnesite refractory bricks worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite refractory bricks to Bahrain?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnesite refractory bricks to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $904 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite refractory bricks?
The HS code for magnesite refractory bricks is subheading 6902.10. 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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