Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $3.3 million (459 tonnes). Value fell 5% 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 | $3.3M | 459 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 589 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 389 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 469 t |
Where Israel imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), Germany (17%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+867% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 33% |
| Germany | $557K | 17% |
| Turkey | $449K | 13% |
| United States | $341K | 10% |
| Poland | $290K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $228K | 6.8% |
| Austria | $174K | 5.2% |
| China | $89K | 2.7% |
| France | $56K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, 41% above the world average of $5.18. 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.
Alumina-silica refractory ceramics exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.1 million of alumina-silica refractory ceramics in 2024 (174 tonnes). China alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $801K | 75% |
| Italy | $141K | 13% |
| Serbia | $59K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $32K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 1.7% |
| United States | $16K | 1.5% |
| India | $3K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports (HS 6903.20): 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 6903.20: Refractory ceramic goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica, excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths.
Common questions
What is the value of alumina-silica refractory ceramics imported by Israel?
Israel imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 459 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export alumina-silica refractory ceramics?
Yes. Israel exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Serbia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alumina-silica refractory ceramics?
The HS code for alumina-silica refractory ceramics is subheading 6903.20. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6903 page.
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