Cut building stone (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million of cut building stone (other) in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 56.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 9.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports cut building stone (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 85% |
| India | $111K | 4% |
| Bahrain | $80K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $72K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $46K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $31K | 1.1% |
| France | $24K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $22K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 221% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
Cut building stone (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cut building stone (other) worth $1.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), Indonesia (19%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cut building stone (other) exports (HS 6802.29): 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 6802.29: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of cut building stone (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported cut building stone (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut building stone (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (4%) and Bahrain (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 221% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cut building stone (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import cut building stone (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Indonesia and Spain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut building stone (other)?
The HS code for cut building stone (other) is subheading 6802.29. 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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