Marble flat slabs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $307.6 million of marble flat slabs in 2024 (524.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 203 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $307.6M | 524.0K t |
| 2023 | $234.8M | 343.0K t |
| 2022 | $269.9M | 457.7K t |
| 2021 | $179.2M | 601.2K t |
| 2020 | $160.8M | 386.0K t |
| 2019 | $113.7M | 280.2K t |
| 2018 | $118.4M | 243.2K t |
| 2017 | $83.8M | 205.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports marble flat slabs from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (23%), China (22%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $70.3M | 23% |
| China | $67.0M | 22% |
| Italy | $44.3M | 14% |
| Oman | $37.0M | 12% |
| Greece | $30.0M | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $19.4M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.4M | 4% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $6.1M | 2% |
| Portugal | $5.7M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble flat slabs exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of marble flat slabs by Saudi Arabia reached $496 thousand in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Yemen (33%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Qatar (22%).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia marble flat slabs imports (HS 6802.21): 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 6802.21: Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of marble flat slabs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported marble flat slabs worth $307.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 203 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble flat slabs to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($70.3 million), followed by China (22%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble flat slabs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of marble flat slabs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.8 million in 2017 to $307.6 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $183.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export marble flat slabs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $307.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble flat slabs?
The HS code for marble flat slabs is subheading 6802.21. 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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