Worked building stone exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of worked building stone by Egypt reached $488.4 million in 2024 (915.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 183 countries for exports of this product. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $488.4M | 915.4K t |
| 2023 | $586.6M | 1.21M t |
| 2022 | $426.8M | 1.11M t |
| 2021 | $209.0M | 972.0K t |
| 2020 | $108.0M | 448.6K t |
| 2019 | $159.4M | 642.6K t |
| 2018 | $87.4M | 305.8K t |
| 2017 | $81.8M | 277.0K t |
Where Egypt exports worked building stone to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (41%), Saudi Arabia (6%), Turkey (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $200.5M | 41% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28.8M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $28.6M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $20.3M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $18.5M | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $17.9M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $17.6M | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $16.4M | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $11.0M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $10.0M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.21 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 66% |
| 6802.91 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 11% |
| 6802.23 | Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 11% |
| 6802.93 | Granite: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 8.1% |
| 6802.92 | Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 1.7% |
| 6802.29 | Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 1.4% |
| 6802.99 | Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or… | 0.7% |
| 6802.10 | Tiles, cubes and similar articles: whether or not rectangular (including square), largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.70, 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.
Worked building stone imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $44.2 million of worked building stone in 2024 (97.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (45%), China (21%), Oman (17%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported worked building stone worth $488.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 915.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 183 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy worked building stone from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($200.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average export price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.70 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 exports of worked building stone from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $81.8 million in 2017 to $488.4 million in 2024, an increase of 497%. The peak was 2023 at $586.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import worked building stone?
Yes. Egypt imported $44.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Oman. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $444.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6802.21 (66% of the value) and 6802.91 (11%). 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.
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