Products made from Turkish natural stone stood out

Exports of processed marble: $298,948,013

Exports of processed travertine: $103,891,815

Exports of blocks: $144,824,728

Turkey attracts attention with its rich natural stone reserves around the world. Our country, which has geological diversity, is known for its unique natural stone quarries in different regions. These valuable stones are in high demand not only in local markets but also internationally. Thanks to their geological richness, these regions stand out as indispensable resources for industrial activities. In this context, the developments observed in Turkey’s natural stone exports have been an important part of a process that is significant not only from an economic perspective but also from a geological standpoint. This report evaluates the current export figures of Turkey’s natural stone sector and the impact of these figures on the sector.

When we examine the export tables, we see that the Turkish natural stone sector achieved an export value of 584,004,041 dollars in the January-April 2025 period. During this period, while there was a 1.38% decrease in volume across the sector, there was a 5.48% increase in value. This situation indicates that the added value of products has increased and that the sector is moving towards exporting high-quality products.

Market Assessment of Processed Marble

According to processed marble export data for the January-April 2025 period, the sector saw a 3.67% increase in volume and an 11.19% increase in value. This development highlights the growing demand for processed marble in international markets. Revenue from processed marble exports during this period was recorded at 298,948,013 dollars. The rates of increase show that product quality and branding efforts are paying off.

Exports of Processed Travertine Are Growing Stronger

Exports of processed travertine amounted to US$103,891,815 in the January-April period of 2025. A 6.87% increase in volume and a 12.10% increase in value were observed. This increase indicates that global demand for travertine products is rising and that Turkey is maintaining its competitiveness in this market. Additionally, the general increase in product prices signifies that processed travertine products are gaining added value at the global level.

Block Exports Fluctuating

In raw block stone exports, there was a 9.50% decrease in terms of quantity and an 8.42% decrease in terms of value in the January-April 2025 period. Total exports were recorded at $144,824,728. This decline may be due to factors such as contraction in certain markets or an increase in domestic production.

However, this situation also highlights the steps that the sector needs to take in terms of strategic market diversification and creating new buyers. Nevertheless, the share of block exports in the total remains significant.

What is the situation in country groups?

When examining country group export tables, a decrease is observed in Central, East, and South Africa and Other Asian countries; while an increase is seen in Near-East Asian countries, Other European countries, West Africa, Other Asian countries, North Africa, European Union member countries, North America, and Central/South America.

In terms of figures:

• Other Asian countries: $131,378,022 in exports. The decrease in value was -8.93%
• North American countries: $153,495,502 in exports. The increase in value was 20.32%
• Exports to Near and Middle Eastern Asian countries amounted to 125,143,699 dollars. The increase in value was 3.85%
• Exports to European Union member countries amounted to 83,077,225 dollars. The increase in value was 3.70%
• Other European countries: $30,163,393 in exports. Increase in value: 23.52
• North African countries: $30,753,720 in exports. Increase in value: 21.51
• Central and South American countries: $10,518,240 in exports. The increase in value was 4.07%
• Exports to West African countries amounted to $2,045,700. The increase in value was 6.53%
• Exports to Central, East and South African countries amounted to $1,416,990. The decrease in value was -19.44%