Alumina-silica refractory bricks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $36.2 million of alumina-silica refractory bricks in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.0 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 | $36.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $57.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 29.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.0M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 28.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 15.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports alumina-silica refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), China (15%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.4M | 29% |
| China | $5.3M | 15% |
| United States | $4.5M | 13% |
| India | $4.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 9.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $765K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 108% 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 Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $28.9 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Turkey (17%), Mexico (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 22% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 17% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 8.1% |
| France | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $829K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $823K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported alumina-silica refractory bricks worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply alumina-silica refractory bricks to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of alumina-silica refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 108% 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $57.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export alumina-silica refractory bricks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $28.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and Mexico. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 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?
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