January 2023 Customs Data — Turkish Marble Exports to Indonesia
Period: January 2023
Trade Lane: Turkey → Indonesia
HS Code: 251512000000
Product: Block Marble & Travertine
Shipments: 4 Bill of Lading Records
PT Emporindo Alam Raya
2 shipments | $73,937.76 total
PT Jaya Abadi Granitama
2 shipments | $6,966.60 total
Origin: Turkey (Multiple Exporters)
Total Value: $80,904.36
Total Weight: 89,250 KG
Avg. Unit Value: ~$20,226.09/shipment
Avg. Price/KG: $0.91
Weight/Shipment: ~22,313 KG avg
4
Shipments
89,250
Total Weight (KG)
$80.9K
Total Value (USD)
2
Indonesian Importers
| Date | HS Code | Exporter (Turkey) | Importer (Indonesia) | Product Description | Value (USD) | Weight (KG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 | 251512000000 | Turkish Exporter A | PT Emporindo Alam Raya | Rectangular cut raw marble | $38,935.47 | 25,400 |
| 2023-01-16 | 251512000000 | Turkish Exporter A | PT Emporindo Alam Raya | Rectangular cut raw marble | $35,002.29 | 21,870 |
| 2023-01-29 | 251512000000 | Turkish Exporter B | PT Jaya Abadi Granitama | Block marble | $3,483.30 | 20,490 |
| 2023-01-29 | 251512000000 | Turkish Exporter C | PT Jaya Abadi Granitama | Block marble | $3,483.30 | 20,490 |
| TOTAL | $80,904.36 | 89,250 | ||||
HS Code 251512 falls under Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System, which covers natural stone products. Specifically, this code designates marble, travertine, and alabaster that has been simply cut or sawn into rectangular blocks or slabs. These are raw or semi-processed stone products intended for further finishing, polishing, or fabrication into final construction materials.
Turkey is the world's leading exporter of natural stone, accounting for approximately 40% of global marble exports. The country's vast marble reserves, concentrated in the Aegean and Marmara regions, produce some of the most sought-after varieties including Afyon sugar marble, Marmara white, Burdur beige, and Denizli travertine. Indonesian importers consistently source these premium Turkish varieties for use in luxury residential, hotel, and commercial construction projects across the Indonesian archipelago.
The full 12-digit code 251512000000 provides maximum specificity for customs classification, enabling precise tracking of trade flows, duty assessment, and statistical analysis. Importers and exporters dealing with this HS code must ensure compliance with both Turkish export regulations and Indonesian import requirements, including product quality certifications and phytosanitary documentation where applicable.
The Turkey-Indonesia marble trade corridor has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by Indonesia's booming construction sector and Turkey's position as the world's premier natural stone supplier. Indonesia's rapid urbanization, expanding middle class, and government-backed infrastructure development programs have created sustained demand for premium imported marble and travertine products.
Trade logistics between Turkey and Indonesia typically involve maritime shipping through the Suez Canal and across the Indian Ocean, with typical transit times of 25-35 days depending on the port of origin and destination. Major Indonesian entry points for natural stone imports include the ports of Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), and Belawan (Medan), with inland distribution to construction hubs in Java, Bali, and Sumatra.
The bilateral trade relationship benefits from the Indonesia-Turkey Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IT-CEPA), which aims to reduce trade barriers and increase bilateral commerce. While natural stone products already enjoy relatively favorable tariff treatment, the agreement provides a framework for further trade facilitation, customs cooperation, and business-to-business engagement between marble exporters and importers in both countries.
PT Emporindo Alam Raya emerges as the dominant Indonesian importer of Turkish block marble in January 2023, accounting for two shipments with a combined value of $73,937.76 and total weight of 47,270 KG. This represents over 91% of the total trade value recorded during the period, indicating a significant and established procurement relationship with Turkish marble suppliers. The company's import pattern shows consistent demand for rectangular-cut raw marble, typically used for further processing into slabs, tiles, and custom architectural elements.
PT Jaya Abadi Granitama recorded two shipments on the same date (January 29, 2023) from two different Turkish exporters, each valued at $3,483.30 with identical weights of 20,490 KG. The block marble shipments suggest the company operates in the natural stone distribution or processing sector, likely supplying construction materials to the Indonesian market. The dual-source procurement strategy on the same date indicates active supplier diversification or a consolidated purchasing arrangement.
The price differential between the two importers is noteworthy: PT Emporindo Alam Raya's shipments averaged approximately $1.56 per KG ($73,937.76 / 47,270 KG), while PT Jaya Abadi Granitama's block marble averaged approximately $0.17 per KG ($6,966.60 / 40,980 KG). This significant price difference may reflect variations in marble quality, type (travertine vs. premium marble), processing level, or specific product grades ordered by each importer.
Role: Primary Importer
Shipments: 2
Total Value: $73,937.76
Total Weight: 47,270 KG
Avg Price/KG: $1.56
Product: Rectangular cut raw marble
Role: Secondary Importer
Shipments: 2
Total Value: $6,966.60
Total Weight: 40,980 KG
Avg Price/KG: $0.17
Product: Block marble
Indonesia represents one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic markets for imported natural stone. The country's construction sector, valued at over $150 billion annually, drives substantial demand for marble, granite, travertine, and onyx products. Turkish natural stone has carved out a significant market share due to its exceptional quality, competitive pricing, and the wide variety of colors and patterns available from Turkish quarries.
Key application sectors for imported marble in Indonesia include luxury hotel developments in Bali, high-end residential towers in Jakarta and Surabaya, commercial office complexes, shopping mall interiors, and government building projects. The Indonesian government's focus on tourism infrastructure development, particularly in destinations like Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo, has further accelerated demand for premium imported stone products.
Turkish exporters targeting the Indonesian market should be aware of several critical factors: import licensing requirements through Indonesia's Ministry of Trade, conformity assessment procedures under Indonesian National Standards (SNI), halal certification requirements for certain construction materials, and the importance of establishing relationships with local distributors and stonemasonry companies. The competitive landscape includes suppliers from China, India, Italy, and Spain, making product differentiation and reliable supply chain management essential for market success.
Data Source: TurkExim Customs Records | HS Code: 251512000000 | Trade Route: Turkey → Indonesia | Period: January 2023 | Note: Data compiled from customs bill of lading records for informational purposes only. Verify before commercial use.