Calcareous stone (dressed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in calcareous stone (dressed) was worth $341.7 million in 2024, about 465.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $341.7M | 465.9K t |
| 2023 | $327.5M | 461.2K t |
| 2022 | $350.3M | 505.0K t |
| 2021 | $344.9M | 477.5K t |
| 2020 | $297.5M | 492.2K t |
| 2019 | $325.2M | 511.6K t |
| 2018 | $347.9M | 548.1K t |
| 2017 | $361.9M | 571.7K t |
Top calcareous stone (dressed) exporting countries
Exports are led by Portugal (23%), China (11%) and Italy (9%). 98 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $77.5M | 23% |
| China | $38.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $31.5M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $24.4M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $20.4M | 6% |
| Turkey | $19.5M | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $17.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $11.2M | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $11.1M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $8.4M | 2.5% |
| United States | $8.3M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (31%), France (7%) and Australia (5%). 163 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $105.5M | 31% |
| France | $22.5M | 6.6% |
| Australia | $18.7M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17.9M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $17.1M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $13.5M | 4% |
| Belgium | $11.0M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $10.3M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.16 per kg and France $0.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6802.92: Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). HS 6802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most calcareous stone (dressed)?
Portugal exported $77.5 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and Italy (9%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most calcareous stone (dressed)?
The United States imported $105.5 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Australia (5%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in calcareous stone (dressed)?
It was worth $341.7 million in 2024, about 465.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $361.9 million. 98 countries reported exports and 163 reported imports.
What is the average price of calcareous stone (dressed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.16 per kg and France $0.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for calcareous stone (dressed)?
The HS code for calcareous stone (dressed) is subheading 6802.92, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6802 page.
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