Stone chips (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported stone chips (other) worth $3.9 million (19.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 13.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stone chips (other) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (23%), France (20%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $910K | 23% |
| France | $776K | 20% |
| Turkey | $692K | 18% |
| Belgium | $596K | 15% |
| Germany | $386K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $213K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $163K | 4.2% |
| China | $128K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 567% above the world average of $0.03. 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 stone chips (other) imports (HS 2517.49): 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 2517.49: Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated.
Common questions
What is the value of stone chips (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stone chips (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply stone chips (other) to Saudi Arabia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($910 thousand), followed by France (20%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of stone chips (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 567% above the world average of $0.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stone chips (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone chips (other)?
The HS code for stone chips (other) is subheading 2517.49. 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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