Cut building stone (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $34.0 million of cut building stone (other) in 2024 (219.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 199 countries for imports of this product. That is 64% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $34.0M | 219.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 80.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 89.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 216.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 182.3K t |
| 2017 | $41.5M | 227.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cut building stone (other) from
Jordan alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $17.7M | 52% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 8% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Syria | $2.0M | 5.8% |
| China | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Palestine | $934K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $654K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $234K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 65% below the world average of $0.43, 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.
Cut building stone (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $259 thousand of cut building stone (other) in 2024 (990 tonnes). Bahrain alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cut building stone (other) imports (HS 6802.29): 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 6802.29: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of cut building stone (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cut building stone (other) worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 199 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut building stone (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of cut building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cut building stone (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.5 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $41.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cut building stone (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $259 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut building stone (other)?
The HS code for cut building stone (other) is subheading 6802.29. 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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