Alumina-silica refractory bricks imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alumina-silica refractory bricks by Kuwait reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 191% on 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 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 3.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports alumina-silica refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were Italy (40%), Germany (38%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 40% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 38% |
| China | $337K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $219K | 4.1% |
| India | $170K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $133K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $89K | 1.7% |
| United States | $61K | 1.1% |
| France | $42K | 0.8% |
| Luxembourg | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 129% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 191% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory bricks to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (38%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 129% above 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 Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 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.
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