At a glance
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India's granite slabs, tiles & monuments export trade
India exported US$750.3 mn of worked granite in FY2024-25 according to ximpex.in. That statistical line covers more than granite slabs, tiles & monuments; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: USA; Vietnam; Poland; UAE (order only)
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Import permit / phytosanitary (USDA APHIS); Lacey Act (USDA APHIS / CBP) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Phytosanitary (CFIA) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Germany | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Kingdom | General import clearance | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| Australia | General import clearance | 20-28 days |
| United Arab Emirates | General import clearance | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 days |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Belgium | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | Deforestation due diligence (DG ENV (EUDR 2023/1115 as amended 2025/2650)); ISPM-15 (Member-state NPPOs) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| New Zealand | Biosecurity (MPI) | 26-36 days |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where granite slabs, tiles & monuments is sourced in India
Andhra Pradesh — Prakasam. Chimakurthy/Ongole - Black Galaxy
Telangana — Karimnagar, Warangal. Tan Brown
Tamil Nadu — Krishnagiri, Madurai.
Karnataka — Bagalkot. Ilkal
Rajasthan — Jalore.
- Kochi spice trade hub (Mattancherry) / Wayanad (Kerala; Karnataka) · ships via Cochin · season: Harvest Dec-Feb (ASSUMPTION)
- Ongole/Chimakurthy (Black Galaxy) / Krishnagiri-Hosur / Jalore (Andhra Pradesh; Tamil Nadu; Karnataka; Rajasthan; Telangana) · ships via Krishnapatnam · season: Year-round
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 18/20 mm and 30 mm slabs; 10-20 mm tiles (typical) |
| Slab size | Gangsaw ~270-320 x 160-200 cm; cutter slabs smaller (typical) |
| Finish | Polished, honed, flamed, leathered, brushed, bush-hammered (typical) |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.40% (ASTM C615 requirement, typical) |
| Density | ≥ 2,560 kg/m³ (ASTM C615, typical) |
| Compressive strength | ≥ 131 MPa (ASTM C615, typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Slab-wise packing list
- Fumigation certificate for wooden packing (ISPM-15)
- Test report (ASTM C615/EN) on request
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for granite slabs, tiles & monuments exported from India?
Granite Slabs, Tiles & Monuments is usually classified under HS 680223 (Granite, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). Polished or further-worked granite is 6802.93; blocks and roughly trimmed granite 2516.11/2516.12.
Where is granite slabs, tiles & monuments produced in India?
Main clusters: Kochi spice trade hub (Mattancherry) / Wayanad, Kerala; Karnataka; Ongole/Chimakurthy (Black Galaxy) / Krishnagiri-Hosur / Jalore, Andhra Pradesh; Tamil Nadu; Karnataka; Rajasthan; Telangana.
Which documents are needed to export granite slabs, tiles & monuments?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Slab-wise packing list, Fumigation certificate for wooden packing (ISPM-15), Test report (ASTM C615/EN) on request. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is the difference between gangsaw and cutter slabs?
Gangsaw slabs are cut from whole blocks into large uniform slabs. Cutter slabs are smaller, cut on block cutters, and cheaper.
Can I see the slabs before shipment?
Yes. Slab-by-slab photographs and a measured packing list are standard, and yard inspection can be arranged.
How many square metres fit in a container?
About 450-500 m² of 2 cm slabs or about 320 m² of 3 cm slabs per 20' container (ESTIMATED, weight-limited).
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