Stone chips (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stone chips (other) was worth $526.5 million in 2024, about 15.35 million tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 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 | $526.5M | 15.35M t |
| 2023 | $533.5M | 19.07M t |
| 2022 | $547.8M | 22.45M t |
| 2021 | $584.8M | 32.02M t |
| 2020 | $861.9M | 60.51M t |
| 2019 | $735.4M | 49.77M t |
| 2018 | $612.6M | 31.56M t |
| 2017 | $466.1M | 31.16M t |
Top stone chips (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Germany (21%) and Norway (10%). 134 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $155.6M | 30% |
| Germany | $109.7M | 21% |
| Norway | $51.7M | 9.8% |
| France | $24.8M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $22.5M | 4.3% |
| Iceland | $12.3M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $8.7M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $8.3M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $6.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Taiwan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 179 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $69.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $67.3M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $61.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $41.6M | 7.9% |
| France | $25.9M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $23.9M | 4.5% |
| United States | $23.7M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $22.0M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $15.7M | 3% |
| Ireland | $11.8M | 2.3% |
| Maldives | $11.8M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $10.0M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Iceland averaged $0.22 per kg and the United Kingdom $0.01 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 2517.49: Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. HS 2517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stone chips (other)?
China exported $155.6 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and Norway (10%). In all, 134 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stone chips (other)?
Hong Kong imported $69.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (13%) and Taiwan (12%). 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 stone chips (other)?
It was worth $526.5 million in 2024, about 15.35 million tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $861.9 million. 134 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of stone chips (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Iceland averaged $0.22 per kg and the United Kingdom $0.01 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 stone chips (other)?
The HS code for stone chips (other) is subheading 2517.49, 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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