Marble flat slabs exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported marble flat slabs worth $322.2 million (364.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322.2M | 364.3K t |
| 2023 | $399.4M | 602.5K t |
| 2022 | $246.4M | 475.9K t |
| 2021 | $85.1M | 491.9K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 187.9K t |
| 2019 | $95.4M | 412.7K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 174.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 133.8K t |
Where Egypt exports marble flat slabs to
One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $198.8M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.4M | 6% |
| Kuwait | $9.7M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.8M | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $7.3M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 2.2% |
| Palestine | $6.7M | 2.1% |
| France | $6.6M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $5.7M | 1.8% |
| Algeria | $5.3M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.68. 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 flat slabs imports to Egypt
Imports of marble flat slabs by Egypt reached $9.6 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Oman accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt marble flat slabs exports (HS 6802.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6802.21: Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of marble flat slabs exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported marble flat slabs worth $322.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy marble flat slabs from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($198.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Kuwait (3%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 114 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average export price of marble flat slabs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of marble flat slabs from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $322.2 million in 2024, an increase of 777%. The peak was 2023 at $399.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import marble flat slabs?
Yes. Egypt imported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Oman, China and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $312.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble flat slabs?
The HS code for marble flat slabs is subheading 6802.21. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Egypt trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.