HS Code:
The Bricks and Blocks category, classified under HS Code 6904 (Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like) and related codes, includes materials primarily used in construction for building walls, pavements, and other structural elements. These products are typically made from clay, concrete, or other composite materials and are essential in infrastructure and housing projects globally. Trade in this category is influenced by construction demand, raw material availability, and regional production capabilities.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.3 billion
25% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 800 million
15% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 600 million
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 500 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 400 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade)
Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly bricks
Increased production of green building materials like fly ash bricks, driving innovation in the sector
2021-2023
Urbanization in developing economies
Higher demand for bricks and blocks in Asia and Africa due to rapid construction growth
2020-2022
Automation in brick manufacturing
Reduction in production costs and improved quality, benefiting large-scale exporters
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter carbon emission standards for brick manufacturing, affecting imports from high-emission countries.
March 2023
Potential increase in costs for non-compliant exporters, favoring local and sustainable producers
India announced a $1.4 trillion infrastructure plan, boosting domestic demand and export potential for bricks and blocks.
January 2023
Significant growth in trade volume expected from India over the next 5 years
Additional tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese ceramic products, including bricks, as part of ongoing trade disputes.
September 2022
Shift in market share towards other exporters like India and Vietnam