U.S. Imports For Consumption Of Major Categories Of Dimension Marble And Other Calcareous Stone, By Country Or Locality

This table presents detailed data on the quantities and values of major categories of dimension marble and other calcareous stone imported into the United States, broken down by country or locality. It covers various product forms including dressed marble slabs, other dressed marble, other calcareous stone, and rough marble. This information is crucial for understanding the supply dynamics of these natural stone materials, which are widely used in construction, architecture, and interior design. Tracking import volumes and values helps assess market trends, trade dependencies, and economic impacts on domestic industries such as quarrying, fabrication, and distribution.

Analysis of the 2021 and 2022 data reveals several notable trends. Turkey remains the dominant supplier, increasing its dressed marble slab imports slightly from 373,000 metric tons in 2021 to 386,000 metric tons in 2022, with the value rising significantly from $153 million to $185 million. Italy also shows strong performance, with dressed marble slab imports growing from 78,800 metric tons valued at $249 million in 2021 to 88,200 metric tons valued at $296 million in 2022, indicating robust demand for high-value Italian marble. Conversely, India experienced a decline in dressed marble slab imports from 102,000 metric tons ($53.3 million) in 2021 to 81,700 metric tons ($40.6 million) in 2022, suggesting shifting sourcing patterns. China remains a major player, though its dressed marble slab quantity slightly decreased from 61,300 to 59,400 metric tons, with a corresponding value drop from $63.4 million to $56.9 million. Overall, total U.S. imports for dressed marble slabs remained relatively stable, while the total value of all categories increased from $635 million in 2021 to $694 million in 2022, reflecting a possible rise in prices or a shift toward higher-value stone products.