Refractory bricks imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of refractory bricks in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $878K | 2.4K t |
Where Uganda imports refractory bricks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 67% |
| India | $693K | 31% |
| Spain | $28K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 63% |
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 26% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.20, 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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The shipment records behind Uganda refractory bricks imports (HS 6902): 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: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory bricks imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported refractory bricks worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (31%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory bricks to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $878 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6902.10 (62% of the value) and 6902.20 (25%).
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