Marble (dressed) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $137.9 million of marble (dressed) in 2024 (161.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $174.2 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 | $137.9M | 161.2K t |
| 2023 | $106.0M | 133.0K t |
| 2022 | $112.1M | 120.7K t |
| 2021 | $69.3M | 54.5K t |
| 2020 | $174.2M | 326.8K t |
| 2019 | $160.0M | 308.3K t |
| 2018 | $169.9M | 323.3K t |
| 2017 | $158.4M | 316.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports marble (dressed) from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Turkey (31%), Italy (25%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.2M | 31% |
| Turkey | $42.8M | 31% |
| Italy | $34.9M | 25% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Greece | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $859K | 0.6% |
| India | $649K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $455K | 0.3% |
| United States | $224K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble (dressed) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million of marble (dressed) in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (39%), Italy (26%), Bahrain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia marble (dressed) imports (HS 6802.91): 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 6802.91: Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of marble (dressed) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported marble (dressed) worth $137.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble (dressed) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($43.2 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Italy (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble (dressed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble (dressed) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $158.4 million in 2017 to $137.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $174.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $136.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export marble (dressed)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Italy and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $136.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble (dressed)?
The HS code for marble (dressed) is subheading 6802.91. 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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