# Global Slate product Market 2026

> World exports of slate product (HS 680300) reached $662.8 million in 2024, 14% more than in 2019. Spain was the largest exporter with 61% of the world total, and France was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/slate-product-market/
- Sector: Built Environment & Regulation
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 662.8 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate, including roof tiles and slate boards.

Segments: Roof slate, Slate tiles, Slate boards, Agglomerated slate.

Typical buyers: Roofing contractors, Builders merchants, Landscapers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of slate product (HS 680300) were worth $662.8 million in 2024. | 662.8 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 14% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($583.8 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +14 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Spain was the largest exporter in 2024, with 61% of world exports ($402.4 million). | 61 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Spain, China and Brazil, shipped 82% of world exports in 2024. | 82 % of world exports | 2024 |
| France was the largest importer in 2024, buying $217.5 million, or 33% of world imports. | 33 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 19 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 19 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.84 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.84 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 784.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 784.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Canada grew fastest, with exports up 46% from 2019 to 2024. | +46 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 14% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Canada is gaining ground: its exports rose 46% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 402.4 |
| 2 | China | 101.0 |
| 3 | Brazil | 41.2 |
| 4 | India | 23.3 |
| 5 | Canada | 17.0 |
| 6 | Germany | 13.5 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 11.2 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 7.3 |
| 9 | Portugal | 5.8 |
| 10 | France | 4.6 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 217.5 |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 157.3 |
| 3 | United States | 52.7 |
| 4 | Germany | 43.5 |
| 5 | Belgium | 24.3 |
| 6 | Ireland | 13.7 |
| 7 | Australia | 12.8 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 11.4 |
| 9 | Spain | 10.7 |
| 10 | Vietnam | 10.2 |

## World exports of HS 680300, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 588.8 |
| 2018 | 609.6 |
| 2019 | 583.8 |
| 2020 | 589.6 |
| 2021 | 721.4 |
| 2022 | 747.7 |
| 2023 | 694.7 |
| 2024 | 662.8 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global slate product market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 680300 reached $662.8 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most slate product?

Spain led world exports in 2024 with 61% of the total, followed by China, Brazil and India.

### Which countries import the most slate product?

France was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany.

### Is world trade in slate product growing?

World exports were 14% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of slate product?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.84 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Slate product Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/slate-product-market/