Granite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in granite was worth $1.66 billion in 2024, about 19.31 million tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $1.66B | 19.31M t |
| 2023 | $1.86B | 20.77M t |
| 2022 | $2.03B | 21.69M t |
| 2021 | $2.25B | 25.10M t |
| 2020 | $1.90B | 23.01M t |
| 2019 | $1.99B | 24.34M t |
| 2018 | $2.07B | 22.26M t |
| 2017 | $1.92B | 19.28M t |
Top granite exporting countries
Exports are led by India (37%), Brazil (10%) and Norway (6%). 148 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $607.8M | 37% |
| Brazil | $171.8M | 10% |
| Norway | $95.7M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $71.6M | 4.3% |
| China | $64.5M | 3.9% |
| Cambodia | $59.9M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $58.4M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $55.5M | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $55.2M | 3.3% |
| Angola | $50.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $50.3M | 3% |
| United States | $23.1M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 43% of world imports, ahead of Italy and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 55% across 190 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $716.4M | 43% |
| Italy | $107.7M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $94.8M | 5.7% |
| Maldives | $65.4M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $50.4M | 3% |
| United States | $49.1M | 3% |
| Poland | $45.6M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $45.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $43.3M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $39.9M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $32.5M | 2% |
| Bangladesh | $27.1M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $0.27 per kg and Norway $0.03 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 2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. HS 2516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most granite?
India exported $607.8 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Brazil (10%) and Norway (6%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most granite?
China imported $716.4 million in 2024, 43% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in granite?
It was worth $1.66 billion in 2024, about 19.31 million tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.25 billion. 148 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of granite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $0.27 per kg and Norway $0.03 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 granite?
The HS code for granite is heading 2516, 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 2516 page.
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