Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alumina-silica refractory ceramics by Saudi Arabia reached $11.9 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.3 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 | $11.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), China (18%), Poland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 37% |
| China | $2.2M | 18% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 8.7% |
| United States | $643K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $603K | 5.1% |
| Oman | $395K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $362K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $299K | 2.5% |
| Luxembourg | $115K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 70% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
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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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (18%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 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.
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