Marble chips imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported marble chips worth $4.9 million (30.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $4.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 31.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 29.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $489K | 4.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports marble chips from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (43%), Spain (24%), Slovenia (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 43% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 24% |
| Slovenia | $702K | 14% |
| India | $258K | 5.3% |
| Oman | $257K | 5.3% |
| France | $144K | 2.9% |
| China | $81K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $57K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $47K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.11. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia marble chips imports (HS 2517.41): 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 2517.41: Stones: of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated.
Common questions
What is the value of marble chips imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported marble chips worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble chips to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Spain (24%) and Slovenia (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble chips to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $489 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 901%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble chips?
The HS code for marble chips is subheading 2517.41. 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 2517 page.
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