Alumina-silica refractory bricks imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $26.0 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $50.6 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 | $26.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 42.7K t |
| 2021 | $50.6M | 51.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 9.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alumina-silica refractory bricks from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), China (25%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+818% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.2M | 32% |
| China | $6.4M | 25% |
| India | $3.3M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $992K | 3.8% |
| United States | $955K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $782K | 3% |
| Australia | $554K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $404K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alumina-silica refractory bricks exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million of alumina-silica refractory bricks in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (33%), Egypt (24%), India (16%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $622K | 33% |
| Egypt | $449K | 24% |
| India | $305K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $175K | 9.2% |
| Morocco | $120K | 6.3% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 6% |
| Turkey | $65K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $29K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alumina-silica refractory bricks imports (HS 6902.20): 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 6902.20: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these.
Common questions
What is the value of alumina-silica refractory bricks imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory bricks to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by China (25%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alumina-silica refractory bricks to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $50.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alumina-silica refractory bricks?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Egypt and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks?
The HS code for alumina-silica refractory bricks is subheading 6902.20. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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