Alumina-silica refractory ceramics imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $10.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.1 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 | $10.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alumina-silica refractory ceramics from
Most of the value came from India (37%), China (14%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.9M | 37% |
| China | $1.5M | 14% |
| United States | $1.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 9.9% |
| Czech Republic | $813K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $590K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $249K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $191K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $179K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Alumina-silica refractory ceramics exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $760 thousand of alumina-silica refractory ceramics in 2024 (159 tonnes). Egypt alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alumina-silica refractory ceramics worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory ceramics to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 31% below 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alumina-silica refractory ceramics?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $760 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Brazil and South Korea. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 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?
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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