Alabaster imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $7.5 million of alabaster in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 136 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 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 | $7.5M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 25.0K t |
Where the United States imports alabaster from
Most of the value came from Canada (45%), India (23%), Dominican Republic (6%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.4M | 45% |
| India | $1.8M | 23% |
| Dominican Republic | $485K | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $371K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $289K | 3.8% |
| China | $226K | 3% |
| Portugal | $219K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $195K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $165K | 2.2% |
| France | $144K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 69% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Alabaster exports from the United States
Exports of alabaster by the United States reached $4.7 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Canada alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.2M | 89% |
| Mexico | $305K | 6.5% |
| Bahamas | $96K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $29K | 0.6% |
| China | $11K | 0.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $9K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $9K | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | $5K | 0.1% |
| Aruba | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States alabaster imports (HS 2515.20): 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 2515.20: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone: alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alabaster imported by the United States?
The United States imported alabaster worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 136 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply alabaster to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (23%) and the Dominican Republic (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average import price of alabaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alabaster to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export alabaster?
Yes. The United States exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alabaster?
The HS code for alabaster is subheading 2515.20. 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.
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