Granite exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported granite worth $15.8 million (90.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.4 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 | $15.8M | 90.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 113.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 142.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 127.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 133.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 117.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 70.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 78.0K t |
Where Turkey exports granite to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (38%), United States (6%), Switzerland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.0M | 38% |
| United States | $925K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $912K | 5.8% |
| Iraq | $650K | 4.1% |
| China | $625K | 4% |
| Italy | $616K | 3.9% |
| Libya | $490K | 3.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $414K | 2.6% |
| France | $389K | 2.5% |
| Georgia | $374K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2516
| 2516.12 | Granite: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 53% |
| 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… | 41% |
| 2516.20 | Sandstone:. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 4% |
| 2516.11 | Granite: crude or roughly trimmed | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2516.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 89% above the world average of $0.09. 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.
Granite imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported granite worth $408 thousand (3.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Ukraine (20%), Iran (17%), Norway (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $82K | 20% |
| Iran | $71K | 17% |
| Norway | $51K | 12% |
| India | $48K | 12% |
| Syria | $44K | 11% |
| Italy | $29K | 7.1% |
| China | $15K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $14K | 3.5% |
| United States | $10K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $9K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of granite exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported granite worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy granite from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average export price of granite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $0.09 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of granite from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $30.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import granite?
Yes. Turkey imported $408 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Iran and Norway. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for granite?
The HS code for granite is heading 2516. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2516.12 (53% of the value) and 2516.90 (41%). 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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