Refractory bricks imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory bricks by the DR Congo reached $15.0 million in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $15.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 4.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports refractory bricks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 60% |
| Namibia | $3.3M | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 11% |
| United States | $307K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $159K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $149K | 1% |
| Thailand | $123K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $98K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $88K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $42K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 57% |
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 27% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo refractory bricks imports (HS 6902): 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: 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported refractory bricks worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Namibia (22%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 19% above 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6902.10 (57% of the value) and 6902.20 (27%).
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