Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan’s exports of marble, onyx, and related stone products to China remained broadly stable in 2025, supported by steady demand from the construction and interior decoration sectors, particularly ahead of the Spring Festival.
According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), exports of marble and travertine cut into blocks or slabs rose to $5.41 million in 2025 from $5.02 million in 2024. Shipments of crude or roughly trimmed marble also showed a slight increase.
In calcareous building stone, including alabaster and onyx, Pakistan ranked as China’s third-largest supplier, exporting 31.74 million kg valued at $8.10 million. Türkiye and Bulgaria led the category with $18.49 million and $16.75 million in exports, respectively.
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Other categories showed mixed results. Precious metal ores excluding silver fell to $2.39 million from $8.62 million in 2024, while unworked precious and semi-precious stones reached $2.57 million.
Granite exports also varied, with crude granite shipments declining sharply but cut granite showing growth, reflecting a gradual shift toward value-added products.
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Overall, the data indicates that Pakistan’s stone exports to China in 2025 remained stable, with growth concentrated mainly in processed marble rather than raw shipments.
