Alumina-silica refractory bricks imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $13.0 million of alumina-silica refractory bricks in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $13.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 6.9K t |
Where Iraq imports alumina-silica refractory bricks from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq 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 Iraq?
Iraq imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory bricks to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by China (21%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alumina-silica refractory bricks to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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