T3 · Product exporter position

China exports of Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (HS 690220)

See where China stands in refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (al2o3), of silica (sio2) or of a mixture or compound of these: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter CHNHS6 690220Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$730.3MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

159Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+14.3%Annualized change

Destination HHI

555Destination concentration

Weighted share

59.8%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is China in Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 690220. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$730.3M
Current 2024 exports$729.8M
Three-year average$774.9M
Historical peak$1.2B

Market position

Active destinations159
Destination HHI555
Weighted share59.8%
Share change+3.2 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+14.3%
Volatility1.1
Maximum drawdown77%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterChinaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$730.3MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$729.8MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+14.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+8.1%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationINDDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share11.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration555HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+3.2 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes13.9%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does China sell refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (al2o3), of silica (sio2) or of a mixture or compound of these?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
India$86.7M73.2%+64.1%0.5% tariffAccelerating
Indonesia$74.9M77.6%+9.9%FTA reportedAccelerating
Russia$67.9M82.2%+67.2%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Republic of Korea$45.6M78.1%-12.4%FTA reportedGrowing
Japan$45.3M72.8%+2.2%0% tariffGrowing
Viet Nam$43.9M84.3%-3%FTA reportedAccelerating
Malaysia$43.7M85.8%+25.3%FTA reportedGrowing
Brazil$34.3M56.6%+39.7%0.3% tariffAccelerating
Turkey$28.6M29.2%+7.2%0.1% tariffAccelerating
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$21.9M15.3%+18.4%0% tariffAccelerating
Italy$11.8M18.1%+10.8%0% tariffGrowing
Taiwan$11.6M53.2%+14.3%Not reportedGrowing
Germany$11.6M12.6%+16.9%0% tariffAccelerating
Iran (Islamic Republic of)$11.0M41.8%+7.2%0.6% tariffAccelerating
Mexico$10.6M14%-0.9%0.1% tariffGrowing

Destination

India

Latest exports
$86.7M
Market share
73.2%
Growth
+64.1%
Access
0.5% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Indonesia

Latest exports
$74.9M
Market share
77.6%
Growth
+9.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Russia

Latest exports
$67.9M
Market share
82.2%
Growth
+67.2%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Republic of Korea

Latest exports
$45.6M
Market share
78.1%
Growth
-12.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$45.3M
Market share
72.8%
Growth
+2.2%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$43.9M
Market share
84.3%
Growth
-3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Malaysia

Latest exports
$43.7M
Market share
85.8%
Growth
+25.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Brazil

Latest exports
$34.3M
Market share
56.6%
Growth
+39.7%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Turkey

Latest exports
$28.6M
Market share
29.2%
Growth
+7.2%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$21.9M
Market share
15.3%
Growth
+18.4%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$11.8M
Market share
18.1%
Growth
+10.8%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Taiwan

Latest exports
$11.6M
Market share
53.2%
Growth
+14.3%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$11.6M
Market share
12.6%
Growth
+16.9%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Latest exports
$11.0M
Market share
41.8%
Growth
+7.2%
Access
0.6% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$10.6M
Market share
14%
Growth
-0.9%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does China's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Ecuador: $191.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Canada: $18.5 / ton.

Median price

$1.1K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for China and HS 690220 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$329.2M+15.8%125
2011$419.9M+27.5%130
2012$508.0M+21%134
2013$377.5M-25.7%138
2014$463.1M+22.7%143
2015$469.0M+1.3%143
2016$365.4M-22.1%134
2017$399.9M+9.4%144
2018$502.2M+25.6%143
2019$493.8M-1.7%147
2020$423.5M-14.2%154
2021$488.8M+15.4%147
2022$809.5M+65.6%151
2023$785.5M-3%154
2024$729.8M-7.1%159

Exporter context

China economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 690220.

China has reported exports of $3.5T and a trade balance of $1.2T in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 34.6% trade openness, 44.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about China refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (al2o3), of silica (sio2) or of a mixture or compound of these exports

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