Refractory bricks imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory bricks by Mozambique reached $34.5 million in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $34.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 7.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports refractory bricks from
Most of the value came from Japan (31%), China (24%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.8M | 31% |
| China | $8.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 15% |
| Denmark | $3.3M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $645K | 1.9% |
| India | $297K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $135K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 78% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 16% |
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.20. 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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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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported refractory bricks worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Mozambique?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory bricks to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 545%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6902.20 (78% of the value) and 6902.90 (16%).
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