Natural stone exports from Türkiye in the first four months of 2024: Which countries stand out?

Processed marble exports: 269,119,303 dollars

Processed travertine exports: 92,903,405 dollars

Block export: 158,737,329 dollars

Türkiye attracts attention with its rich natural stone reserves in the world. Our country, which has geological diversity, is known for its unique natural stone quarries in different regions. These precious stones are highly sought after not only in local markets but also internationally. Thanks to their geological riches, these regions stand out as indispensable resources for industrial activities. In this context, the increase observed in Türkiye’s natural stone exports indicates an important development in geological terms as well as in economic aspects. This report analyzes the export increase in Türkiye’s natural stone sector and the reasons for this increase and reveals the future promises of the sector.

When we examine the export tables, we see that the Turkish natural stone industry exported 554,777,421 dollars in the January-April 2024 period. The increase in Türkiye’s natural stone exports was 0.35.

The top 10 countries to which the sector exported the most during the four-month period were the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, France, India, Israel, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Germany, respectively.

Market Assessment in Processed Marble

When we look at the processed marble export reports for the January-April 2023-2024 period, we see that there was a decrease of -5.89% in quantity and -2.38% in value. The sector earned 269,119,303 dollars from processed marble exports in the January-April period of 2024. The top 10 countries with the most exports are the United States of America, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Morocco, France, Libya and Kuwait.

Blok ihracatı ivme kazandı Block exports gained momentum

 When we turn our attention to the block market, we are faced with a positive picture here as well. There was a slight increase in the total amount and value in the sector. This shows that there is growth in the sector overall. However, this growth was not equal for every country; while the amount and value of imports increased in some countries, significant decreases were observed in others. These changes indicate that the dynamics in international trade, perhaps local production capacities or consumption habits, have changed. Such fluctuations of the sector should be taken into account in terms of strategic planning and market positioning.

Let’s talk about processed travertine exports

The sector achieved 92 million 903 thousand 405 exports in the 4-month period of 2024.

Some important findings highlighted in the report are as follows: In general, although there have been decreases in quantity in processed travertine exports around the world, increases in value have been observed in many countries. This may indicate rising prices of processed travertine products globally. These trends are closely related to changes in market dynamics, consumer demand and international trade policies.

 

Ülke gruplarında durum nasıl? How is the situation in the country groups?

 When we examine the country group export tables, there is a decrease in the Near-Middle East Asian countries, Other Europe, West Africa, Other Asia and North Africa; It can be seen from the statistics that there is an increase in the countries of Europe, North America, Central-South America, Central/East/South Africa, which are members of the European Union.

 

As for the numbers:

 

• 144,859,383 dollars were exported to other Asian countries. Decrease in value -1.42%

 

• 127,957,028 dollars were exported to North American countries. Increase in value 12.86%

 

• 120,569,591 dollars of exports were made to Near and Middle East Asian countries. Decrease in value -10.55%

 

• 80,174,427 dollars of exports were made to European countries that are members of the European Union. Increase in value 3.40%

 

• 24,414,912 dollars were exported to other European countries. Decrease in value -14.64%

 

• 25,322,429 dollars were exported to North African countries. Decrease in value -3.86%

 

• 10,107,244 dollars were exported to Central and South American countries. Increase in value 6.80%

 

• 1,920,278 dollars of exports were made to West African countries. Decrease in value -14.33%

 

• 1,758,996 dollars of exports were made to Central, Eastern and Southern African countries. Increase in value 22.41%