Marble flat slabs exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported marble flat slabs worth $424.9 million (958.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $424.9M | 958.2K t |
| 2023 | $425.5M | 982.5K t |
| 2022 | $479.0M | 1.20M t |
| 2021 | $402.4M | 1.11M t |
| 2020 | $326.2M | 859.0K t |
| 2019 | $304.0M | 760.3K t |
| 2018 | $266.8M | 621.9K t |
| 2017 | $270.4M | 596.3K t |
Where Turkey exports marble flat slabs to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (18%), Saudi Arabia (17%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $78.5M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70.3M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30.1M | 7.1% |
| United States | $26.9M | 6.3% |
| France | $22.6M | 5.3% |
| Libya | $20.4M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $15.9M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $11.3M | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $10.6M | 2.5% |
| Palestine | $10.0M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.68, 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 flat slabs imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported marble flat slabs worth $15.0 million (32.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Egypt (38%), Greece (22%), Iran (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+751% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.7M | 38% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 22% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $457K | 3% |
| China | $436K | 2.9% |
| United States | $350K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $285K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $208K | 1.4% |
| North Macedonia | $159K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey marble flat slabs exports (HS 6802.21): 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 6802.21: Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of marble flat slabs exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported marble flat slabs worth $424.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 958.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 124 countries worldwide, with 25% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy marble flat slabs from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($78.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 148 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average export price of marble flat slabs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of marble flat slabs from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $270.4 million in 2017 to $424.9 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $479.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $362.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import marble flat slabs?
Yes. Turkey imported $15.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Greece and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $409.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble flat slabs?
The HS code for marble flat slabs is subheading 6802.21. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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