Sandstone trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sandstone was worth $143.7 million in 2024, about 651.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $143.7M | 651.4K t |
| 2023 | $141.8M | 791.3K t |
| 2022 | $226.6M | 938.6K t |
| 2021 | $336.1M | 1.13M t |
| 2020 | $205.1M | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $212.6M | 1.58M t |
| 2018 | $232.2M | 1.12M t |
| 2017 | $215.0M | 1.63M t |
Top sandstone exporting countries
Exports are led by India (63%), Spain (10%) and Portugal (7%). 86 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 80%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $90.6M | 63% |
| Spain | $14.1M | 9.8% |
| Portugal | $10.6M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 3% |
| China | $3.9M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Albania | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| France | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| Lesotho | $1.0M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (47%), China (11%) and the United States (6%). 135 countries imported it, and the top three take 64% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $68.2M | 48% |
| China | $15.2M | 11% |
| United States | $8.7M | 6.1% |
| Romania | $7.3M | 5.1% |
| France | $7.1M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.56 per kg and Portugal $0.06 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 Sandstone (HS 2516.20) 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 2516.20: Sandstone:. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. HS 2516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sandstone?
India exported $90.6 million in 2024, 63% of the world total, followed by Spain (10%) and Portugal (7%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sandstone?
The United Kingdom imported $68.2 million in 2024, 47% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sandstone?
It was worth $143.7 million in 2024, about 651.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $336.1 million. 86 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of sandstone per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.56 per kg and Portugal $0.06 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 sandstone?
The HS code for sandstone is subheading 2516.20, 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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