Building stone (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building stone (other) by the United States reached $8.8 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% 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 | $8.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 36.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 25.7K t |
Where the United States imports building stone (other) from
The largest suppliers were Canada (24%), Panama (20%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 24% |
| Panama | $1.8M | 20% |
| India | $1.3M | 15% |
| China | $780K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $630K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $600K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $351K | 4% |
| France | $205K | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $178K | 2% |
| Norway | $170K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 1040% above the world average of $0.05. 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.
Building stone (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $5.6 million of building stone (other) in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.2M | 75% |
| Italy | $244K | 4.3% |
| Bahamas | $234K | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $155K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $107K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $96K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $77K | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $71K | 1.3% |
| Barbados | $56K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States building stone (other) imports (HS 2516.90): 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 2516.90: Monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of building stone (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported building stone (other) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 176 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply building stone (other) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Panama (20%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 1040% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building stone (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export building stone (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Italy and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for building stone (other)?
The HS code for building stone (other) is subheading 2516.90. 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 2516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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