Refractory bricks imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $18.2 million of refractory bricks in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.0 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 | $18.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 10.6K t |
Where Zambia imports refractory bricks from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Austria (24%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 40% |
| Austria | $4.3M | 24% |
| India | $2.0M | 11% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 6% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $818K | 4.5% |
| Namibia | $291K | 1.6% |
| Mauritius | $200K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 47% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 28% |
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 23% 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.
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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: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory bricks imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported refractory bricks worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Austria (24%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory bricks to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6902.10 (47% of the value) and 6902.90 (28%).
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