What it is
Magnesium carbonate burned into dead-burnt or fused magnesia for basic refractories in steel, cement and glass furnaces.
Raw magnesiteCalcined (caustic) magnesiaDead-burnt magnesiteFused magnesia
Where India produces it
Where imports come from
High: 479,521 t imported in 2023-24 against 132,005 t mined.
- China — About 82% of 479,521 t imported in 2023-24
- UAE — About 4%
- Turkey — About 3%
- Australia — About 3%
Rules before you buy or sell
- Imports and exports of magnesite and magnesia are free under ITC(HS) 2022 (IMYB 2024).
- Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.
Storage and handling
Store calcined products in sealed bags; they pick up moisture and CO2 from air.