Alumina-silica refractory bricks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $28.7 million of alumina-silica refractory bricks in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.6 million.
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 | $28.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 29.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports alumina-silica refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (18%), India (18%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 18% |
| India | $5.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 15% |
| China | $2.9M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $730K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alumina-silica refractory bricks exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $411 thousand (3.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $398K | 97% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia alumina-silica refractory bricks imports (HS 6902.20): 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 6902.20: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these.
Common questions
What is the value of alumina-silica refractory bricks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory bricks to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.29 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 bricks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $46.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export alumina-silica refractory bricks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $411 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Hong Kong and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks?
The HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks is subheading 6902.20. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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