Azerbaijan decreases imports of fire clay from primary supply market by 92 times 

In January-May 2022, Azerbaijan imported 133.8 tons of refractory clay worth $25,000, down 19.7 times and 30.6 times, respectively, from the previous year, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

In the reporting period, 40 tons (-92 times) worth $9,000 (-46.5 times) of fire clay were imported from Ukraine, 10.3 tons (-7.2 times) worth $2,000 from Iran, and 83.4 tons (-0.3%) worth $13,000 (+36.1%).

In 2021, Azerbaijan imported 97% of 16,618 tons of refractory clay (total) from Ukraine. In March-May 2022, Ukraine did not supply fire clay to Azerbaijan.