Refractory ceramics (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory ceramics (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.4 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 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 868 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 846 t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports refractory ceramics (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Germany (23%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 29% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 23% |
| Egypt | $836K | 12% |
| India | $805K | 11% |
| Mexico | $465K | 6.5% |
| Finland | $168K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $153K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $126K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 64% below the world average of $8.17, 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 6903.90: Refractory ceramic goods: composition of which n.e.c. in heading no. 6903, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory ceramics (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported refractory ceramics (other) worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory ceramics (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory ceramics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refractory ceramics (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory ceramics (other)?
The HS code for refractory ceramics (other) is subheading 6903.90. 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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