Granite blocks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in granite blocks was worth $652.4 million in 2024, about 8.65 million tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $652.4M | 8.65M t |
| 2023 | $824.5M | 8.91M t |
| 2022 | $930.0M | 10.83M t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 13.42M t |
| 2020 | $936.9M | 11.94M t |
| 2019 | $959.9M | 10.95M t |
| 2018 | $998.0M | 12.22M t |
| 2017 | $944.8M | 10.70M t |
Top granite blocks exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 48% of world exports, followed by South Africa and Zimbabwe. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $310.7M | 48% |
| South Africa | $41.4M | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $41.1M | 6.3% |
| Angola | $34.0M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $29.7M | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $19.4M | 3% |
| Brazil | $15.6M | 2.4% |
| Norway | $15.5M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $14.4M | 2.2% |
| China | $14.1M | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $13.0M | 2% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 48% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Poland. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 65% across 129 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $313.6M | 48% |
| Italy | $73.7M | 11% |
| Poland | $34.8M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $32.2M | 4.9% |
| United States | $27.0M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $22.5M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $15.0M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $11.7M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $11.0M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 1.6% |
| India | $8.5M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Zimbabwe averaged $0.31 per kg and Portugal $0.09 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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The shipment records behind Granite blocks (HS 2516.11) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2516.11: Granite: crude or roughly trimmed. HS 2516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most granite blocks?
India exported $310.7 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by South Africa (6%) and Zimbabwe (6%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most granite blocks?
China imported $313.6 million in 2024, 48% of world imports, ahead of Italy (11%) and Poland (5%). The top three importers together take 65%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in granite blocks?
It was worth $652.4 million in 2024, about 8.65 million tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.05 billion. 103 countries reported exports and 129 reported imports.
What is the average price of granite blocks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Zimbabwe averaged $0.31 per kg and Portugal $0.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for granite blocks?
The HS code for granite blocks is subheading 2516.11, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2516 page.
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