Refractory bricks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory bricks by Zimbabwe reached $31.5 million in 2024 (46.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average.
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 | $31.5M | 46.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports refractory bricks from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.3M | 61% |
| Hong Kong | $8.0M | 25% |
| South Africa | $3.9M | 12% |
| India | $259K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $65K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $49K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6902
| 6902.20 | Alumina-silica refractory bricks | 46% |
| 6902.10 | Magnesite refractory bricks | 39% |
| 6902.90 | Refractory bricks (other compositions) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported refractory bricks worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory bricks to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (25%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 43% below 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The HS code for refractory bricks is heading 6902. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6902.20 (46% of the value) and 6902.10 (39%).
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