🇺🇸 United States imports of refractory bricks: 2024 trade data
Imports of refractory bricks by the United States reached $291.0 million in 2024 (142.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of refractory bricks by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $291.0M | 142.0K t |
| 2023 | $290.7M | 148.1K t |
| 2022 | $278.6M | 158.1K t |
| 2021 | $221.7M | 139.0K t |
| 2020 | $192.7M | 90.2K t |
| 2019 | $238.2M | 136.6K t |
| 2018 | $243.9M | 141.8K t |
| 2017 | $229.9M | 151.6K t |
Where the United States imports refractory bricks from
Most of the value came from Germany (17%), China (17%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $50.1M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $48.1M | 17% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $33.8M | 12% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $28.1M | 9.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $18.8M | 6.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $16.0M | 5.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $13.7M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $10.5M | 3.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $10.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $9.3M | 3.2% |
Types of refractory bricks under HS 6902
| 6902.20 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of… | 52% |
| 6902.10 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the… | 38% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: n.e.c. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price of refractory bricks
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 71% above the world average of $1.20. 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.
The United States also exports refractory bricks
In 2024, the United States exported refractory bricks worth $146.0 million (68.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 129 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (15%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $36.8M | 25% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $22.1M | 15% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $11.4M | 7.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $5.6M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $5.1M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.4M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths.
Refractory bricks trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of refractory bricks imported by the United States?
The United States imported refractory bricks worth $291.0 million in 2024 (142.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import refractory bricks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (17%), China (17%), India (12%).
What is the average import price of refractory bricks in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.20 per kg.
Does the United States export refractory bricks?
Yes. The United States exported refractory bricks worth $146.0 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Japan.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
Refractory bricks falls under HS heading 6902 (Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous foss). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading refractory bricks with the United States?
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