Marble rough blocks exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported marble rough blocks worth $15.7 million (170.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $126.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.7M | 170.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 212.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 267.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.1M | 485.9K t |
| 2020 | $55.3M | 470.9K t |
| 2019 | $103.7M | 769.5K t |
| 2018 | $110.2M | 899.1K t |
| 2017 | $126.2M | 971.6K t |
Where Egypt exports marble rough blocks to
Most of it went to China (45%), United Kingdom (8%), Greece (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $812K | 5.2% |
| United States | $717K | 4.6% |
| India | $617K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $607K | 3.9% |
| France | $537K | 3.4% |
| Algeria | $448K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $406K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 61% below the world average of $0.23, 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 rough blocks imports to Egypt
Imports of marble rough blocks by Egypt reached $13.6 million in 2024 (195.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 175 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 89% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt marble rough blocks exports (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 exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported marble rough blocks worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 107 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy marble rough blocks from Egypt?
China was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Greece (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average export price of marble rough blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $0.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of marble rough blocks from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.2 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2017 at $126.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import marble rough blocks?
Yes. Egypt imported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, India and Italy. That compares with exports of $15.7 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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