Refractory bricks imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory bricks by Libya reached $18.7 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $18.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 6.3K t |
Where Libya imports refractory bricks from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Austria (31%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 62% |
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 33% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.20.
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 refractory bricks imports (HS 6902): 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: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory bricks imported by Libya?
Libya imported refractory bricks worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Austria (31%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory bricks to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6902.10 (61% of the value) and 6902.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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