Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Worked marble, travertine and alabaster. In 2022, Worked marble, travertine and alabaster were the world's 1034th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.53B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Worked marble, travertine and alabaster grew by 12.7%, from $3.13B to $3.53B. Trade in Worked marble, travertine and alabaster represent 0.015% of total world trade.
Worked marble, travertine and alabaster are a part of Building Stone.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Worked marble, travertine and alabaster were China ($1.31B), Italy ($810M), Turkey ($742M), Spain ($102M), and Brazil ($78M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Worked marble, travertine and alabaster were United States ($1.19B), Vietnam ($172M), Saudi Arabia ($155M), South Korea ($138M), and France ($118M).
Ranking Worked marble, travertine and alabaster ranks 3545th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Marble, travertine, and alabaster are all varieties of metamorphic rock. Marble is a golden-colored rock with a very uniform grain in which the mineral calcite has been recrystallized. Travertine is a rock with a grainy texture that is usually pink, and it forms in areas of hot springs, and in some cases as a result of chemical weathering of limestone. Alabaster is a type of gypsum that has been recrystallized and is often white or creamy. It is used to make statues and other ornamental