Marble (dressed) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marble (dressed) by the United Arab Emirates reached $138.5 million in 2024 (142.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $138.5M | 142.0K t |
| 2023 | $125.4M | 112.8K t |
| 2022 | $140.8M | 154.8K t |
| 2021 | $78.4M | 135.1K t |
| 2020 | $58.3M | 126.1K t |
| 2019 | $73.5M | 136.5K t |
| 2018 | $93.4M | 163.9K t |
| 2017 | $121.3M | 146.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports marble (dressed) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.7M | 50% |
| Italy | $32.3M | 23% |
| Turkey | $25.6M | 19% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 4% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $566K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $553K | 0.4% |
| India | $521K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $417K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $341K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marble (dressed) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of marble (dressed) by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $2.8M | 60% |
| United States | $604K | 13% |
| Australia | $249K | 5.4% |
| Israel | $130K | 2.8% |
| Montenegro | $111K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $69K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $67K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 1.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $59K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates marble (dressed) imports (HS 6802.91): 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 6802.91: Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of marble (dressed) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported marble (dressed) worth $138.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble (dressed) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($69.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble (dressed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble (dressed) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.3 million in 2017 to $138.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $140.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export marble (dressed)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, the United States and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $133.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble (dressed)?
The HS code for marble (dressed) is subheading 6802.91. 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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