Granite blocks exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported granite blocks worth $3.4 million (24.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.0 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 | $3.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 41.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 33.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $829K | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $248K | 763 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 75% above the world average of $0.08. 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.
Granite blocks imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $1.1 million of granite blocks in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $771K | 70% |
| Brazil | $165K | 15% |
| China | $128K | 12% |
| India | $15K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.6% |
| United States | $3K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia granite blocks exports (HS 2516.11): 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 2516.11: Granite: crude or roughly trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of granite blocks exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported granite blocks worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy granite blocks from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Bahrain (17%) and Kuwait (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of granite blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $0.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of granite blocks from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $248 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import granite blocks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Brazil and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for granite blocks?
The HS code for granite blocks is subheading 2516.11. 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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