Clay building bricks exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of clay building bricks by the United Kingdom reached $13.7 million in 2024 (42.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | 42.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 42.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 60.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 53.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 52.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 61.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 60.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports clay building bricks to
Ireland alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $12.4M | 91% |
| Czech Republic | $972K | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $83K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $60K | 0.4% |
| United States | $35K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $30K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.1% |
| Moldova | $10K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 60% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
Clay building bricks imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported clay building bricks worth $290.1 million (699.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for imports of this product. Belgium alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $174.2M | 60% |
| Netherlands | $76.8M | 27% |
| Spain | $8.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $5.8M | 2% |
| Pakistan | $4.0M | 1.4% |
| India | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom clay building bricks exports (HS 6904.10): 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 6904.10: Ceramic building bricks.
Common questions
What is the value of clay building bricks exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported clay building bricks worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 111 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy clay building bricks from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (7%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of clay building bricks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of clay building bricks from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import clay building bricks?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $290.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. That compares with exports of $13.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for clay building bricks?
The HS code for clay building bricks is subheading 6904.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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