At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF
India's indian marble export trade
India exported US$1,200 mn of natural stone total in FY2024-25 according to ximpex.in. That statistical line covers more than indian marble; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: USA 320; Vietnam 156; UK 79
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | General import clearance | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 days |
| 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 |
| United Kingdom | General import clearance | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape 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) |
| 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) |
| Sri Lanka | General import clearance | 2–4 d Nhava Sheva/Tuticorin/Chennai → Colombo (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Nepal | General import clearance | Rail/road: Kolkata → Birgunj 3–7 d; Delhi/NCR road → Sunauli/Raxaul 2–4 d (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bangladesh | General import clearance | 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (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 indian marble is sourced in India
Rajasthan — Nagaur, Ajmer, Rajsamand, Udaipur. Makrana; Kishangarh processing hub; Udaipur green
Gujarat — Banaskantha. Ambaji white (ASSUMPTION)
Madhya Pradesh — Katni. ASSUMPTION
- Kishangarh marble mandi (processing/trading) / Makrana quarries (Rajasthan) · ships via Mundra · season: Year-round quarrying (monsoon slowdown Jul-Sep) (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 16-20 mm slabs; 10-20 mm tiles (typical) |
| Finish | Polished, honed, tumbled, brushed (typical) |
| Treatment | Epoxy resin and mesh backing for fragile varieties (typical) |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.20% (ASTM C503 requirement for calcite marble, typical) |
| Density | ≥ 2,595 kg/m³ (ASTM C503, 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
- ISPM-15 certificate for wooden packing
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for indian marble exported from India?
Indian Marble is usually classified under HS 680221 (Marble, travertine and alabaster, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). Polished or further-worked marble is 6802.91; blocks 2515.11/2515.12.
Where is indian marble produced in India?
Main clusters: Kishangarh marble mandi (processing/trading) / Makrana quarries, Rajasthan.
Which documents are needed to export indian marble?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Slab-wise packing list, ISPM-15 certificate for wooden packing. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Is Makrana marble still available?
Yes, though quality blocks are limited and expensive. Makrana holds a GI tag.
Why is marble resined and netted?
Some varieties have natural fissures. Epoxy resin and mesh backing strengthen slabs for cutting and transport.
Marble or granite for kitchens?
Granite resists acids and scratches better. Marble etches with acidic foods and needs sealing.
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