Building stone (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building stone (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $17.4 million in 2024 (34.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 129% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average.
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 | $17.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $624K | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $180K | 568 t |
| 2017 | $754K | 2.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports building stone (other) from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 78% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| India | $351K | 2% |
| Spain | $331K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $289K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $216K | 1.2% |
| Oman | $146K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $67K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 920% above the world average of $0.05. 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.
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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 2516.90: Monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of building stone (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported building stone (other) worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 176 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply building stone (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Greece (7%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 957% on the year.
What is the average import price of building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 920% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of building stone (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $754 thousand in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for building stone (other)?
The HS code for building stone (other) is subheading 2516.90. 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 2516 page.
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