69029000 - Refractory bricks, blocks - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other are 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇳 India. 🇨🇳 China leads with 35.3% of total imports (€70.7M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2094, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (15.4%, €58.8M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 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, Other are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 17.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.9%) and exports stable (-1.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other (NC8 69029000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 35.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other (NC8 69029000) is €180.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €200.1M, exports: €380.9M).

How much does the EU import of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other?

The EU imported €200.1M of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other (NC8 69029000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 94.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other?

The weighted average import price of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other (NC8 69029000) is €2.13/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, Other (NC8 69029000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 17.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.9%) and exports stable (-1.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€70.7M	35.3%	40.6M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€47.7M	23.8%	10.0M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€23.1M	11.6%	13.0M kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€17.5M	8.8%	3.4M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€16.3M	8.2%	2.1M kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.7M	0.8%	1.2M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€58.8M	15.4%	16.4M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€45.4M	11.9%	19.4M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€33.3M	8.7%	14.9M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€17.2M	4.5%	1.9M kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€12.9M	3.4%	5.8M kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€6.1M	1.6%	1.1M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€70.7M	40.6Mt	€1.74/kg	40.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€47.7M	10.0Mt	€4.77/kg	26.9%
3	🇮🇳 India	€23.1M	13.0Mt	€1.79/kg	13.1%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€17.5M	3.4Mt	€5.14/kg	9.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€16.3M	2.1Mt	€7.60/kg	9.2%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.7M	1.2Mt	€1.39/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€58.8M	16.4Mt	€3.59/kg	33.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€45.4M	19.4Mt	€2.34/kg	26.1%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€33.3M	14.9Mt	€2.23/kg	19.2%
4	🇨🇳 China	€17.2M	1.9Mt	€9.15/kg	9.9%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€12.9M	5.8Mt	€2.23/kg	7.4%
6	🇮🇳 India	€6.1M	1.1Mt	€5.75/kg	3.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€70.7M	40.6Mt	€1.74/kg	40.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€47.7M	10.0Mt	€4.77/kg	26.9%
3	🇮🇳 India	€23.1M	13.0Mt	€1.79/kg	13.1%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€17.5M	3.4Mt	€5.14/kg	9.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€16.3M	2.1Mt	€7.60/kg	9.2%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.7M	1.2Mt	€1.39/kg	0.9%

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