Granite flat slabs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in granite flat slabs was worth $790.7 million in 2024, about 2.03 million tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $790.7M | 2.03M t |
| 2023 | $812.0M | 1.67M t |
| 2022 | $954.9M | 1.97M t |
| 2021 | $847.9M | 1.99M t |
| 2020 | $711.1M | 1.76M t |
| 2019 | $784.7M | 1.94M t |
| 2018 | $908.6M | 2.03M t |
| 2017 | $964.3M | 2.67M t |
Top granite flat slabs exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 58% of world exports, followed by China and Egypt. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 115 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $459.1M | 58% |
| China | $98.9M | 13% |
| Egypt | $51.3M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $41.9M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $30.6M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $20.6M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 1.4% |
| Iran | $8.2M | 1% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $5.9M | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $4.7M | 0.6% |
| United States | $3.8M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $97.5M | 12% |
| United States | $54.3M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $38.3M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.8M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32.7M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $31.6M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $25.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $25.1M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $20.9M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $18.1M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $15.9M | 2% |
| Russia | $15.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.72 per kg and Iran $0.21 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 6802.23: Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. HS 6802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most granite flat slabs?
India exported $459.1 million in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by China (12%) and Egypt (6%). In all, 115 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most granite flat slabs?
Vietnam imported $97.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in granite flat slabs?
It was worth $790.7 million in 2024, about 2.03 million tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $964.3 million. 115 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of granite flat slabs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.72 per kg and Iran $0.21 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 granite flat slabs?
The HS code for granite flat slabs is subheading 6802.23, 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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