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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Refractory bricks etc nes. In 2022, Refractory bricks etc nes were the world's 2520th most traded product, with a total trade of $739M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Refractory bricks etc nes grew by 14.5%, from $645M to $739M. Trade in Refractory bricks etc nes represent 0.0031% of total world trade.

Refractory bricks etc nes are a part of Refractory Bricks.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Refractory bricks etc nes  were China ($229M), United States ($65.6M), Italy ($65.2M), Japan ($55.4M), and Germany ($50M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Refractory bricks etc nes were India ($54.9M), Germany ($38.5M), United States ($34.9M), Japan ($33.9M), and China ($27M).

Ranking Refractory bricks etc nes ranks 1190th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Refractory bricks are bricks that are used for lining certain types of furnaces in order to prevent the bricks from being damaged by extreme heat. They are often used in kilns and other types of ovens to make ceramics, glass, and other materials.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$229M
Top Destination (2022)India$54.9M

In 2022 Refractory bricks etc nes were the world's 2520th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Refractory bricks etc nes were China ($229M), United States ($65.6M), Italy ($65.2M), Japan ($55.4M), and Germany ($50M).

In 2022, the top importers of Refractory bricks etc nes were India ($54.9M), Germany ($38.5M), United States ($34.9M), Japan ($33.9M), and China ($27M).

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Exporters of Refractory bricks etc nes (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$85.1M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)India$36.2M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Refractory bricks etc nes grew the fastest in China ($85.1M), France ($14.9M), Italy ($14.2M), United States ($12.5M), and India ($12.3M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Refractory bricks etc nes were India ($36.2M), Mexico ($13.5M), Malaysia ($7.28M), United States ($6.84M), and Germany ($6.81M).

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Exporters of Refractory bricks etc nes (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Refractory bricks etc nes (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Refractory bricks etc nes.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.83. This means that most of the exports of Refractory bricks etc nes are explained by 14 countries.

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Value of Exports in Refractory bricks etc nes

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$202M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Mexico$23.8M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Refractory bricks etc nes. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Refractory bricks etc nes during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Refractory bricks etc nes were China ($202M), Italy ($42.7M), United States ($30.6M), Japan ($21.5M), and France ($20.5M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Refractory bricks etc nes were Mexico ($23.8M), Malaysia ($22.7M), United Arab Emirates ($16.9M), South Korea ($16.6M), and South Africa ($16.4M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Refractory bricks etc nes.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Refractory bricks etc nes by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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