Refractory mortar imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $43.1 million of refractory mortar in 2024 (43.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.1M | 43.0K t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 46.1K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 58.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 59.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 45.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 46.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 58.2K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 71.9K t |
Where Egypt imports refractory mortar from
Most of the value came from Turkey (27%), Austria (21%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.7M | 27% |
| Austria | $9.0M | 21% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 11% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| China | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $972K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.73. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refractory mortar exports from Egypt
Exports of refractory mortar by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (24%), Algeria (23%), Libya (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+545% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $579K | 24% |
| Algeria | $563K | 23% |
| Libya | $411K | 17% |
| Tunisia | $329K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $107K | 4.4% |
| India | $90K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $76K | 3.1% |
| Iraq | $69K | 2.8% |
| Jordan | $49K | 2% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported refractory mortar worth $43.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Austria (21%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.73 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $43.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $48.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export refractory mortar?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Algeria and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $40.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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