🇴🇲 Oman imports of refractory bricks: 2024 trade data
Imports of refractory bricks by Oman reached $27.6 million in 2024 (44.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.6M | 44.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 35.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 24.8K t |
Where Oman imports refractory bricks from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $14.4M | 52% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.4M | 27% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.1M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $359K | 1.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $302K | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $257K | 0.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $208K | 0.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $131K | 0.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $120K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.20 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of… | 64% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: n.e.c. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 | 21% |
| 6902.10 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the… | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exports in the other direction
Oman exported $1.3 million of refractory bricks in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $884K | 66% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $380K | 28% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $74K | 5.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Oman?
$27.6 million in 2024, or 44.8 thousand tonnes.
Where does Oman import refractory bricks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (52%), China (27%), Germany (11%).
What is the average import price per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.20 per kg.
Does Oman export refractory bricks?
Yes, worth $1.3 million in 2024, mainly to Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
HS heading 6902. The six-digit codes under it split the product by type; the full list is on the HS 6902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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