Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $53.4 million of alumina-silica refractory ceramics in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 177 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $53.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 10.2K t |
Where Turkey imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (26%), China (23%), Poland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $13.6M | 26% |
| China | $12.1M | 23% |
| Poland | $9.0M | 17% |
| India | $6.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $767K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $667K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.61 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alumina-silica refractory ceramics exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $10.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Algeria (21%), Egypt (21%), Iraq (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.2M | 21% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 21% |
| Iraq | $655K | 6.2% |
| Russia | $557K | 5.3% |
| Israel | $449K | 4.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $354K | 3.3% |
| Armenia | $293K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $272K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $259K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $249K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports (HS 6903.20): 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 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 177 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to Turkey?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Poland (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.61 per kg in 2024, 8% above 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $57.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export alumina-silica refractory ceramics?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Egypt and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $42.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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