Magnesite refractory bricks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported magnesite refractory bricks worth $17.0 million (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.1 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 | $17.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 15.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports magnesite refractory bricks from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), China (24%), Austria (23%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 32% |
| China | $4.0M | 24% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 23% |
| Spain | $873K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $806K | 4.8% |
| India | $505K | 3% |
| South Africa | $479K | 2.8% |
| France | $477K | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $452K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnesite refractory bricks exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported magnesite refractory bricks worth $1.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (34%), France (15%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $558K | 34% |
| France | $239K | 15% |
| Germany | $129K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $113K | 6.9% |
| United States | $82K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $74K | 4.5% |
| Senegal | $74K | 4.5% |
| Greece | $59K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $53K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom magnesite refractory bricks imports (HS 6902.10): 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 6902.10: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite refractory bricks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported magnesite refractory bricks worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite refractory bricks to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Austria (23%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnesite refractory bricks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export magnesite refractory bricks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite refractory bricks?
The HS code for magnesite refractory bricks is subheading 6902.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6902 page.
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