Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $8.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $8.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 933 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Morocco imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
The largest suppliers were Spain (34%), Italy (28%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 34% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 28% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $530K | 6.4% |
| China | $455K | 5.5% |
| India | $418K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $198K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 2% |
| Japan | $108K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, 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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