Worked building stone imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $15.2 million of worked building stone in 2024 (41.8 thousand tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.7 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 | $15.2M | 41.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.7M | 47.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 37.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 36.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 36.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 19.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports worked building stone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 86% |
| India | $1.6M | 10% |
| Egypt | $232K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $223K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $69K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 76% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 10% |
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 9.1% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 3.7% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 1.3% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 0% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 49% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 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 imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported worked building stone worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by India (10%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worked building stone to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2023 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6802.93 (76% of the value) and 6802.23 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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