Crushed stone trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in crushed stone was worth $3.52 billion in 2024, about 186.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 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 | $3.52B | 186.15M t |
| 2023 | $3.66B | 187.88M t |
| 2022 | $3.60B | 204.56M t |
| 2021 | $3.85B | 236.44M t |
| 2020 | $3.73B | 256.57M t |
| 2019 | $3.65B | 263.20M t |
| 2018 | $3.55B | 336.13M t |
| 2017 | $2.89B | 1128.25M t |
Top crushed stone exporting countries
Norway is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 172 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $439.2M | 13% |
| China | $354.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $265.2M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $248.8M | 7.1% |
| France | $159.3M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $149.5M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $145.2M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $117.6M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $104.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $94.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $86.3M | 2.5% |
| Croatia | $85.0M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). 210 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $321.9M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $311.1M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $294.4M | 8.4% |
| Singapore | $264.3M | 7.5% |
| Hong Kong | $184.4M | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $156.5M | 4.4% |
| France | $141.1M | 4% |
| Denmark | $132.1M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $129.1M | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $120.5M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $111.5M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $107.9M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $0.05 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.01 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 2517: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516. HS 2517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most crushed stone?
Norway exported $439.2 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Germany (8%). In all, 172 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most crushed stone?
The United States imported $321.9 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in crushed stone?
It was worth $3.52 billion in 2024, about 186.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.85 billion. 172 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of crushed stone per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $0.05 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for crushed stone?
The HS code for crushed stone is heading 2517, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2517 page.
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