Marble flat slabs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in marble flat slabs was worth $1.68 billion in 2024, about 2.49 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.68B | 2.49M t |
| 2023 | $1.75B | 2.68M t |
| 2022 | $1.68B | 2.94M t |
| 2021 | $1.39B | 3.08M t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 2.32M t |
| 2019 | $1.23B | 2.50M t |
| 2018 | $1.35B | 2.31M t |
| 2017 | $1.20B | 2.12M t |
Top marble flat slabs exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (25%), Egypt (19%) and Italy (16%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $424.9M | 25% |
| Egypt | $322.2M | 19% |
| Italy | $273.1M | 16% |
| China | $182.1M | 11% |
| Greece | $134.8M | 8% |
| Oman | $62.7M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $50.1M | 3% |
| India | $48.6M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $27.7M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $24.4M | 1.5% |
| Iran | $16.5M | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.4M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Saudi Arabia (18%), Libya (13%) and the United States (7%). 203 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $307.6M | 18% |
| Libya | $225.3M | 13% |
| United States | $109.6M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105.8M | 6.3% |
| Iraq | $87.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $56.9M | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $48.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $39.2M | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $38.9M | 2.3% |
| India | $37.3M | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $33.4M | 2% |
| Australia | $30.1M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.38 per kg and Oman $0.31 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 6802.21: Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. HS 6802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most marble flat slabs?
Turkey exported $424.9 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Egypt (19%) and Italy (16%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most marble flat slabs?
Saudi Arabia imported $307.6 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Libya (13%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in marble flat slabs?
It was worth $1.68 billion in 2024, about 2.49 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.75 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of marble flat slabs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.38 per kg and Oman $0.31 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 marble flat slabs?
The HS code for marble flat slabs is subheading 6802.21, 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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