Magnesite refractory bricks imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnesite refractory bricks by Tunisia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.1 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 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports magnesite refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were Germany (40%), China (24%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia magnesite refractory bricks imports (HS 6902.10): 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 6902.10: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite refractory bricks imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported magnesite refractory bricks worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite refractory bricks to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnesite refractory bricks to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite refractory bricks?
The HS code for magnesite refractory bricks is subheading 6902.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6902 page.
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