Marble chips trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in marble chips was worth $591.3 million in 2024, about 5.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 60% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | 5.57M t |
| 2023 | $639.6M | 6.15M t |
| 2022 | $634.4M | 6.93M t |
| 2021 | $664.6M | 7.43M t |
| 2020 | $536.9M | 7.37M t |
| 2019 | $462.8M | 6.61M t |
| 2018 | $473.7M | 5.82M t |
| 2017 | $368.9M | 5.29M t |
Top marble chips exporting countries
Norway is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Austria and Slovenia. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $103.2M | 18% |
| Austria | $77.1M | 13% |
| Slovenia | $70.9M | 12% |
| Croatia | $69.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $58.6M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $28.3M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $25.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $17.3M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $13.7M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $13.4M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $12.9M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $12.6M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Austria and Sweden. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 164 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $138.6M | 23% |
| Austria | $55.2M | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $50.4M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $41.4M | 7% |
| Finland | $41.3M | 7% |
| United States | $32.4M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $21.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $18.3M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $17.5M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $14.7M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $11.3M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $10.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Croatia averaged $0.16 per kg and Turkey $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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The shipment records behind Marble chips (HS 2517.41) 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 2517.41: Stones: of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. HS 2517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most marble chips?
Norway exported $103.2 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Austria (13%) and Slovenia (12%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most marble chips?
Germany imported $138.6 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Austria (9%) and Sweden (9%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in marble chips?
It was worth $591.3 million in 2024, about 5.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 60% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $664.6 million. 100 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of marble chips per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Croatia averaged $0.16 per kg and Turkey $0.05 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 marble chips?
The HS code for marble chips is subheading 2517.41, 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 2517 page.
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