Magnesite refractory bricks imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported magnesite refractory bricks worth $29.6 million (24.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $41.9 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 | $29.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 30.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $41.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.5M | 30.0K t |
Where Egypt imports magnesite refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Turkey (23%), Austria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 27% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 23% |
| Austria | $4.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 15% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5% |
| Spain | $884K | 3% |
| North Macedonia | $603K | 2% |
| India | $286K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $241K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 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.
Magnesite refractory bricks exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported magnesite refractory bricks worth $252 thousand (170 tonnes). Sudan alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+990% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $187K | 74% |
| Turkey | $29K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 4.3% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 3.3% |
| United States | $7K | 2.6% |
| France | $6K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.6% |
| Algeria | $2K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported magnesite refractory bricks worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite refractory bricks to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Austria (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnesite refractory bricks to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.5 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $41.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export magnesite refractory bricks?
Yes. Egypt exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $29.4 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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