Granite rough blocks imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.7 million of granite rough blocks in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $2.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $587K | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $660K | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $323K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $455K | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt imports granite rough blocks from
India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 64% |
| Norway | $489K | 18% |
| Finland | $419K | 15% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $17K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Granite rough blocks exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.1 million of granite rough blocks in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.2M | 59% |
| China | $356K | 17% |
| Tunisia | $67K | 3.3% |
| Greece | $50K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $37K | 1.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $34K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $28K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 1.3% |
| Mauritania | $23K | 1.1% |
| Moldova | $22K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt granite rough blocks imports (HS 2516.12): 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 2516.12: Granite: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of granite rough blocks imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported granite rough blocks worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply granite rough blocks to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Norway (18%) and Finland (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of granite rough blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of granite rough blocks to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $455 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 501%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export granite rough blocks?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, China and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $672 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for granite rough blocks?
The HS code for granite rough blocks is subheading 2516.12. 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 2516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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