Worked building stone exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported worked building stone worth $7.0 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 4.4K t |
Where Tunisia exports worked building stone to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (30%), United States (19%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 30% |
| United States | $1.3M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $848K | 12% |
| Gabon | $539K | 7.6% |
| Libya | $397K | 5.6% |
| France | $380K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $338K | 4.8% |
| Kuwait | $283K | 4% |
| Australia | $195K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $139K | 2% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 33% |
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 21% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 14% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 13% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 13% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 5.6% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 0.3% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worked building stone imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $4.2 million of worked building stone in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (29%), Italy (26%), Spain (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 26% |
| Spain | $910K | 22% |
| Turkey | $610K | 15% |
| Greece | $119K | 2.9% |
| China | $100K | 2.4% |
| France | $62K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $46K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia worked building stone exports (HS 6802): 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: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported worked building stone worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy worked building stone from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average export price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of worked building stone from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import worked building stone?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Italy and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6802.21 (33% of the value) and 6802.91 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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