Marble rough blocks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.7 million of marble rough blocks in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.3 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 | $5.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 30.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports marble rough blocks from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), Greece (17%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 109% above the world average of $0.23. 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.
Marble rough blocks exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of marble rough blocks by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia marble rough blocks imports (HS 2515.12): 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 2515.12: Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of marble rough blocks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported marble rough blocks worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble rough blocks to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Greece (17%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble rough blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $0.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble rough blocks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export marble rough blocks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble rough blocks?
The HS code for marble rough blocks is subheading 2515.12. 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 2515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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