Marble rough blocks imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.7 million of marble rough blocks in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 9.6K t |
Where Turkey imports marble rough blocks from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), Greece (22%), Iran (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $777K | 29% |
| Greece | $600K | 22% |
| Iran | $428K | 16% |
| Belgium | $179K | 6.6% |
| North Macedonia | $169K | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $89K | 3.3% |
| Cyprus | $86K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $69K | 2.6% |
| China | $65K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $39K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble rough blocks exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $600.2 million of marble rough blocks in 2024 (2.94 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. China alone took 62% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey marble rough blocks imports (HS 2515.12): 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 2515.12: Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of marble rough blocks imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported marble rough blocks worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble rough blocks to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($777 thousand), followed by Greece (22%) and Iran (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble rough blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble rough blocks to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export marble rough blocks?
Yes. Turkey exported $600.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and Egypt. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for marble rough blocks?
The HS code for marble rough blocks is subheading 2515.12. 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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