Granite rough blocks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in granite rough blocks was worth $591.3 million in 2024, about 4.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% 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 | $591.3M | 4.44M t |
| 2023 | $611.5M | 3.88M t |
| 2022 | $553.4M | 1.94M t |
| 2021 | $558.1M | 2.67M t |
| 2020 | $478.0M | 2.71M t |
| 2019 | $493.8M | 2.96M t |
| 2018 | $559.8M | 2.32M t |
| 2017 | $497.3M | 2.10M t |
Top granite rough blocks exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Brazil and Cambodia. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 97 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $160.1M | 27% |
| Brazil | $144.3M | 24% |
| Cambodia | $53.6M | 9.1% |
| China | $26.1M | 4.4% |
| Norway | $21.8M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $16.7M | 2.8% |
| Angola | $16.4M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $15.7M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.6M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $15.0M | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $14.1M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $12.4M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 56% of world imports, ahead of the Maldives and Taiwan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 71% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $333.6M | 56% |
| Maldives | $50.6M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $34.9M | 5.9% |
| Algeria | $22.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $19.5M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $14.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $13.5M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $7.4M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 1% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 1% |
| Tunisia | $5.0M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.35 per kg and Angola $0.05 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 2516.12: Granite: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. HS 2516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most granite rough blocks?
India exported $160.1 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Brazil (24%) and Cambodia (9%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most granite rough blocks?
China imported $333.6 million in 2024, 56% of world imports, ahead of the Maldives (9%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three importers together take 71%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in granite rough blocks?
It was worth $591.3 million in 2024, about 4.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $611.5 million. 97 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of granite rough blocks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.35 per kg and Angola $0.05 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 rough blocks?
The HS code for granite rough blocks is subheading 2516.12, 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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