Alabaster exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported alabaster worth $2.5 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $974K | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 16.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports alabaster to
China alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 100% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alabaster imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $540 thousand of alabaster in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia alabaster exports (HS 2515.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2515.20: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone: alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alabaster exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported alabaster worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 93 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy alabaster from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of alabaster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of alabaster from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import alabaster?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $540 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alabaster?
The HS code for alabaster is subheading 2515.20. 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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