HS Code:
The Building Bricks category (HS Code: 6904) encompasses ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, and similar articles used in construction. These products are essential for residential, commercial, and industrial building projects, valued for their durability, thermal insulation, and aesthetic appeal. Global trade in building bricks reflects construction industry trends, urbanization rates, and regional preferences for building materials.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 350 million
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 180 million
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 120 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
6.5%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade)
Rising demand for sustainable building materials
Increased production of eco-friendly bricks with lower carbon footprints, driving innovation in manufacturing processes
2021-2022
Urbanization in developing economies
Higher demand for building bricks in Asia and Africa due to rapid urban development and infrastructure projects
2020-2022
Shift toward automation in production
Reduction in production costs and improved quality consistency, benefiting major exporters like China and Germany
2019-2022
The European Union introduced anti-dumping duties ranging from 8-10% on Chinese building bricks to protect local manufacturers from unfairly priced imports.
March 2023
Potential shift in market share toward European producers, though costs for EU consumers may rise.
India introduced a program to promote the use of fly ash bricks and other sustainable materials, aiming to reduce environmental impact of traditional brick kilns.
January 2023
Increased domestic production of eco-friendly bricks, potentially boosting exports in the long term.
A new agreement among ASEAN countries reduced tariffs on building materials, including bricks, to facilitate regional trade.
July 2022
Enhanced trade flows within Southeast Asia, benefiting exporters like Vietnam and Thailand.