Quartzite blocks imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quartzite blocks by the United States reached $20.4 million in 2024 (50.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $41.7 million.
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 | $20.4M | 50.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 53.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 92.8K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 101.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 91.3K t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 80.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 81.7K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 82.4K t |
Where the United States imports quartzite blocks from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.2M | 70% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| India | $912K | 4.5% |
| China | $354K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $133K | 0.7% |
| Israel | $128K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $123K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $118K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $90K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 208% 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.
Quartzite blocks exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.1 million of quartzite blocks in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (31%), Mexico (9%), Bahamas (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $331K | 31% |
| Mexico | $93K | 8.8% |
| Bahamas | $92K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $89K | 8.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $78K | 7.3% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $75K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $50K | 4.7% |
| Costa Rica | $46K | 4.3% |
| China | $34K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $28K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States quartzite blocks imports (HS 2506.20): 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 2506.20: Quartzite: 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 quartzite blocks imported by the United States?
The United States imported quartzite blocks worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 146 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply quartzite blocks to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of quartzite blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 208% 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 quartzite blocks to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export quartzite blocks?
Yes. The United States exported $1.1 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 $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for quartzite blocks?
The HS code for quartzite blocks is subheading 2506.20. 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 2506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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