Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $3.3 million (512 tonnes). That is 328% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.3M | 512 t |
| 2023 | $764K | 94 t |
| 2022 | $297K | 60 t |
| 2021 | $693K | 200 t |
| 2020 | $705K | 128 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 242 t |
| 2018 | $161K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $683K | 101 t |
Where Libya imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
Germany alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.39 per kg, 23% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 328% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (30%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.39 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $5.18 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 ceramics to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $683 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $973 thousand 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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