Sandstone imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $8.7 million of sandstone in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.2 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 | $8.7M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 32.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 35.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 25.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 50.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 38.0K t |
Where the United States imports sandstone from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.1M | 70% |
| China | $1.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $444K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $425K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $324K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $57K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $49K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $10K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.22. 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.
Sandstone exports from the United States
Exports of sandstone by the United States reached $1.9 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.2M | 67% |
| China | $163K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 5% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $55K | 3% |
| Argentina | $54K | 2.9% |
| Bahamas | $45K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $35K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $27K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $26K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sandstone imports (HS 2516.20): 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 2516.20: Sandstone:. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of sandstone imported by the United States?
The United States imported sandstone worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sandstone to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of sandstone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sandstone to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export sandstone?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sandstone?
The HS code for sandstone is subheading 2516.20. 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 2516 page.
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