Marble imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $36.4 million of marble in 2024 (326.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 179 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $67.7 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 | $36.4M | 326.5K t |
| 2023 | $52.1M | 408.6K t |
| 2022 | $67.7M | 494.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.1M | 492.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 298.3K t |
| 2019 | $38.7M | 388.6K t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 370.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 297.2K t |
Where Egypt imports marble from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.4M | 53% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 22% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 7.7% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| North Macedonia | $405K | 1.1% |
| Iran | $269K | 0.7% |
| Sudan | $153K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $73K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $54K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2515
| 2515.11 | Marble and travertine: having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a… | 62% |
| 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… | 38% |
| 2515.20 | Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone: alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported marble worth $20.1 million (188.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to China (37%), Jordan (8%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 37% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $915K | 4.6% |
| India | $818K | 4.1% |
| United States | $721K | 3.6% |
| France | $560K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $538K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of marble imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported marble worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.22 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of marble to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $67.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export marble?
Yes. Egypt exported $20.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Jordan and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble?
The HS code for marble is heading 2515. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2515.11 (62% of the value) and 2515.12 (38%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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