# Global Crude marble and travertine Market 2026

> World exports of crude marble and travertine (HS 251511) reached $305.9 million in 2024, 33% less than in 2019. Italy was the largest exporter with 32% of the world total, and China was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/crude-marble-and-travertine-market/
- Sector: Built Environment & Regulation
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 305.9 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Marble and travertine in crude or roughly trimmed form.

Segments: Marble blocks, Travertine blocks, White marble, Coloured marble.

Typical buyers: Stone processors, Tile manufacturers, Architectural stone suppliers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of crude marble and travertine (HS 251511) were worth $305.9 million in 2024. | 305.9 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 33% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($453.5 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -33 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Italy was the largest exporter in 2024, with 32% of world exports ($97.2 million). | 32 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Italy, Greece and Turkey, shipped 54% of world exports in 2024. | 54 % of world exports | 2024 |
| China was the largest importer in 2024, buying $70.0 million, or 23% of world imports. | 23 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 28 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 28 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.25 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.25 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 1.23 million tonnes of this product in 2024. | 1.23 million tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Namibia grew fastest, with exports up 75% from 2019 to 2024. | +75 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 33% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Namibia is gaining ground: its exports rose 75% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 97.2 |
| 2 | Greece | 40.5 |
| 3 | Turkey | 26.0 |
| 4 | Namibia | 22.8 |
| 5 | Spain | 17.5 |
| 6 | Portugal | 15.0 |
| 7 | Iran | 11.0 |
| 8 | United States | 9.7 |
| 9 | China | 7.3 |
| 10 | North Macedonia | 6.5 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 70.0 |
| 2 | Italy | 64.9 |
| 3 | Egypt | 22.6 |
| 4 | India | 20.1 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 19.4 |
| 6 | Taiwan | 11.8 |
| 7 | Greece | 9.9 |
| 8 | Algeria | 8.1 |
| 9 | Jordan | 6.3 |
| 10 | Thailand | 6.2 |

## World exports of HS 251511, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 551.7 |
| 2018 | 503.2 |
| 2019 | 453.5 |
| 2020 | 316.1 |
| 2021 | 400.3 |
| 2022 | 411.5 |
| 2023 | 299.6 |
| 2024 | 305.9 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global crude marble and travertine market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 251511 reached $305.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most crude marble and travertine?

Italy led world exports in 2024 with 32% of the total, followed by Greece, Turkey and Namibia.

### Which countries import the most crude marble and travertine?

China was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Italy, Egypt and India.

### Is world trade in crude marble and travertine growing?

World exports were 33% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of crude marble and travertine?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.25 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Crude marble and travertine Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/crude-marble-and-travertine-market/