Marble rough blocks imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marble rough blocks by Algeria reached $12.1 million in 2024 (42.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.1M | 42.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 50.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 61.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 62.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 74.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 95.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 69.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 129.6K t |
Where Algeria imports marble rough blocks from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Italy (33%), Portugal (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble rough blocks exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported marble rough blocks worth $651 thousand (3.1 thousand tonnes). India alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $535K | 82% |
| China | $46K | 7.1% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $32K | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria marble rough blocks imports (HS 2515.12): 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 2515.12: Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of marble rough blocks imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported marble rough blocks worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble rough blocks to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Italy (33%) and Portugal (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble rough blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble rough blocks to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also export marble rough blocks?
Yes. Algeria exported $651 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, China and Tunisia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble rough blocks?
The HS code for marble rough blocks is subheading 2515.12. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2515 page.
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