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2022
Exports $324MWorld Rnk 2 / 133
Flag Rnk 481 / 1217
2022
Destination $9.7M Mexico
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $9.7MMexico
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Refractory Ceramics0.84Rnk 228 / 1025
2022
Imports $333MWorld Rnk 1 / 195
Flag Rnk 655 / 1216
2022
Origin $22.8M Mexico
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $22.8MMexico
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of United States1.47Rnk 10 / 133

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Exports In 2022, United States exported $324M in Refractory Ceramics, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Refractory Ceramics in the world. At the same year, Refractory Ceramics was the 481st most exported product in United States. The main destination of Refractory Ceramics exports from United States are: Mexico ($71.3M), Canada ($50.8M), China ($28.3M), Germany ($23M), and South Korea ($22.9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Refractory Ceramics of United States between 2021 and 2022 were Mexico ($9.7M), Canada ($8M), and Germany ($5.77M).

Imports In 2022, United States imported $333M in Refractory Ceramics, becoming the 1st largest importer of Refractory Ceramics in the world. At the same year, Refractory Ceramics was the 655th most imported product in United States. United States imports Refractory Ceramics primarily from: Mexico ($102M), Japan ($47M), Germany ($38.8M), China ($30.5M), and Canada ($27.3M).

The fastest growing import markets in Refractory Ceramics for United States between 2021 and 2022 were Mexico ($22.8M), China ($11.4M), and India ($9.21M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as CrimsonLogic (49), RHI Magnesita (30), and Trumpf (26) were at the forefront of shipping Refractory Ceramics to the United States.

Latest Trends

October 2024

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Overview In October 2024 United States' Refractory Ceramics exports accounted up to $28.2M and imports accounted up to $38.9M, resulting in a negative trade balance of $10.7M. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of United States'   Refractory Ceramics have increased by $609k (2.21%) from $27.6M to $28.2M, while imports increased by $8.89M (29.6%) from $30M to $38.9M.

Destinations In October 2024, Refractory Ceramics were exported mostly to Mexico ($9.62M), Canada ($5.67M), Germany ($2.77M), China ($1.28M), and United Kingdom ($1.1M), and were imported mostly from Mexico ($10.4M), Japan ($7.7M), India ($4.71M), China ($4.68M), and Germany ($2.98M).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in Refractory Ceramics's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to Germany ($675k or 44.3%), Italy ($304k or 43%), and Brazil ($261k or 125%). In October 2024, the increase in Refractory Ceramics's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Mexico ($1.61M or 24.9%), India ($1.32M or 111%), and Germany ($658k or 26.8%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

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Color
EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$609k(2.21%)
IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$8.89M(29.6%)
MAIN EXPORTER (October 2024)Texas$9.78M
MAIN DESTINATION (October 2024)Mexico$9.62M

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

Color
EXPORTS (2022)$324M
IMPORTS (2022)$333M
NET TRADE (2022)-$8.68M

In 2022, United States exported $324M in Refractory Ceramics. The main destinations of United States exports on Refractory Ceramics were Mexico ($71.3M), Canada ($50.8M), China ($28.3M), Germany ($23M), and South Korea ($22.9M).

In 2022, United States imported $333M in Refractory Ceramics, mainly from Mexico ($102M), Japan ($47M), Germany ($38.8M), China ($30.5M), and Canada ($27.3M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Refractory Ceramics EXPORT MARKETS FOR United States WERE (2021 - 2022):
Mexico$9.7M (15.7%)
Canada$8M (18.7%)
Germany$5.77M (33.5%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Refractory Ceramics BY United States WERE (2021 - 2022):
Italy-$3.79M (-24.6%)
Russia-$1.52M (-68%)
Malaysia-$1.51M (-32.8%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, United States's main exporting competitors in Refractory Ceramics were:
China $480M
Germany $312M
In 2022, United States's main importing competitors in Refractory Ceramics were:
Germany $141M
South Korea $127M

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Trade Value of Refractory Ceramics by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $3.1M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $14M

Refractory Ceramics’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $3.1M.   Refractory Ceramics’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $14M.

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