Building stone (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of building stone (other) by Turkey reached $6.4 million in 2024 (31.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 125 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 million.
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 | $6.4M | 31.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 47.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 40.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 32.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 21.6K t |
Where Turkey exports building stone (other) to
Most of it went to China (10%), United States (9%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $624K | 9.8% |
| United States | $600K | 9.4% |
| Iraq | $552K | 8.6% |
| Libya | $490K | 7.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $414K | 6.5% |
| France | $330K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $298K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $289K | 4.5% |
| Cyprus | $256K | 4% |
| Israel | $249K | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 300% above the world average of $0.05. 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 Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey building stone (other) exports (HS 2516.90): 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 2516.90: Monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of building stone (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported building stone (other) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 125 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy building stone (other) from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($624 thousand), followed by the United States (9%) and Iraq (9%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 745% on the year.
What is the average export price of building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 300% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of building stone (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for building stone (other)?
The HS code for building stone (other) is subheading 2516.90. 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 2516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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