EU External Trade - Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Containing, by weight, singly or together, more than 50|% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr@2O@3

Extra-EU sourcing of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Containing, by weight, singly or together, more than 50|% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr@2O@3 is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 75.2% of imports (€246.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (5.7%). With an HHI of 5728, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Containing, by weight, singly or together, more than 50|% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr@2O@3 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (15.1%, €223.1M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Containing, by weight, singly or together, more than 50|% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr@2O@3 are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 17.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.4%) and exports falling sharply (-20.9%) compared to the previous year.