Marble blocks exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of marble blocks by Turkey reached $26.0 million in 2024 (155.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $110.4 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 | $26.0M | 155.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 172.2K t |
| 2022 | $41.0M | 232.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.2M | 239.7K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 304.9K t |
| 2019 | $58.0M | 348.8K t |
| 2018 | $77.0M | 494.7K t |
| 2017 | $110.4M | 599.3K t |
Where Turkey exports marble blocks to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (28%), China (15%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble blocks imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported marble blocks worth $4.4 million (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Iran (35%), Italy (30%), Greece (28%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.5M | 35% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 30% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 28% |
| China | $149K | 3.4% |
| North Macedonia | $76K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $23K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey marble blocks exports (HS 2515.11): 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 2515.11: Marble and travertine: having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of marble blocks exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported marble blocks worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 100 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy marble blocks from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (15%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of marble blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of marble blocks from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.4 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2017 at $110.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import marble blocks?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Italy and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble blocks?
The HS code for marble blocks is subheading 2515.11. 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?
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