# Global Fireclay Market 2026

> World exports of fireclay (HS 250830) reached $263.7 million in 2024, 14% less than in 2019. Ukraine was the largest exporter with 40% of the world total, and Italy was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/fireclay-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 263.7 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Fireclay as mined or processed, apart from kaolin and expanded clay.

Segments: Calcined fireclay, Raw fireclay lumps, Ground fireclay, Refractory clay mix.

Typical buyers: Refractory brick makers, Foundries, Kiln builders.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of fireclay (HS 250830) were worth $263.7 million in 2024. | 263.7 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 14% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($307.1 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -14 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Ukraine was the largest exporter in 2024, with 40% of world exports ($106.1 million). | 40 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Ukraine, China and the United States, shipped 85% of world exports in 2024. | 85 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Italy was the largest importer in 2024, buying $56.7 million, or 21% of world imports. | 21 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 15 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 15 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.12 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.12 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 2.11 million tonnes of this product in 2024. | 2.11 million tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Turkey grew fastest, with exports up 64% from 2019 to 2024. | +64 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 14% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Turkey is gaining ground: its exports rose 64% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 106.1 |
| 2 | China | 73.8 |
| 3 | United States | 43.1 |
| 4 | Germany | 7.3 |
| 5 | Turkey | 4.5 |
| 6 | India | 3.5 |
| 7 | France | 2.8 |
| 8 | Spain | 2.8 |
| 9 | Czech Republic | 2.3 |
| 10 | Japan | 2.3 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 56.7 |
| 2 | Spain | 34.0 |
| 3 | Poland | 17.9 |
| 4 | France | 15.1 |
| 5 | Mexico | 12.3 |
| 6 | Germany | 10.1 |
| 7 | Turkey | 10.0 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 9.9 |
| 9 | Japan | 8.2 |
| 10 | Taiwan | 7.6 |

## World exports of HS 250830, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 286.8 |
| 2018 | 310.0 |
| 2019 | 307.1 |
| 2020 | 341.8 |
| 2021 | 474.3 |
| 2022 | 275.9 |
| 2023 | 208.7 |
| 2024 | 263.7 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global fireclay market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 250830 reached $263.7 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most fireclay?

Ukraine led world exports in 2024 with 40% of the total, followed by China, the United States and Germany.

### Which countries import the most fireclay?

Italy was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Spain, Poland and France.

### Is world trade in fireclay growing?

World exports were 14% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of fireclay?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.12 per kilogram in 2024.

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## How to cite

Stratum Market Research, "Global Fireclay Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/fireclay-market/