Calcareous stone (dressed) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcareous stone (dressed) by Saudi Arabia reached $8.2 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 67% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.4 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 | $8.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 30.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports calcareous stone (dressed) from
Most of the value came from Italy (42%), Spain (24%), Portugal (19%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 42% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 24% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $167K | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $34K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 0.3% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcareous stone (dressed) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of calcareous stone (dressed) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+914% on the year before).
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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 6802.92: Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of calcareous stone (dressed) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported calcareous stone (dressed) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 163 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcareous stone (dressed) to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (24%) and Portugal (19%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcareous stone (dressed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcareous stone (dressed) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export calcareous stone (dressed)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcareous stone (dressed)?
The HS code for calcareous stone (dressed) is subheading 6802.92. 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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