Worked building stone exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.23 billion of worked building stone in 2024 (2.48 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 183 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 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 | $1.23B | 2.48M t |
| 2023 | $1.17B | 2.30M t |
| 2022 | $1.32B | 2.77M t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 2.59M t |
| 2020 | $945.9M | 2.27M t |
| 2019 | $894.8M | 2.04M t |
| 2018 | $864.4M | 1.84M t |
| 2017 | $843.8M | 1.87M t |
Where Turkey exports worked building stone to
Most of it went to United States (27%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $331.3M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $119.2M | 9.7% |
| Iraq | $102.1M | 8.3% |
| France | $87.0M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57.6M | 4.7% |
| Israel | $49.4M | 4% |
| Libya | $45.7M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $44.0M | 3.6% |
| Morocco | $33.0M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $27.0M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 58% |
| 6802.21 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 35% |
| 6802.92 | Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 1.6% |
| 6802.93 | Granite: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 1.6% |
| 6802.29 | Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 1.4% |
| 6802.10 | Tiles, cubes and similar articles: whether or not rectangular (including square), largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in… | 1.2% |
| 6802.99 | Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or… | 0.8% |
| 6802.23 | Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.70, 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.
Worked building stone imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported worked building stone worth $92.7 million (267.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Egypt (31%), India (22%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $28.6M | 31% |
| India | $20.0M | 22% |
| Italy | $13.0M | 14% |
| Greece | $8.1M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| China | $3.6M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Iran | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| North Macedonia | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 1.7% |
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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported worked building stone worth $1.23 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.48 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 183 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy worked building stone from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($331.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Iraq (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 168 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.70 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 worked building stone from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $843.8 million in 2017 to $1.23 billion in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $1.32 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import worked building stone?
Yes. Turkey imported $92.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.14 billion a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (58% of the value) and 6802.21 (35%). 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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