How to Export Granite from Rajasthan: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

India Leading Export

Indian is the world's leading exporter of granite. In 2023, India exported granite worth approximately $772 , surpassing other major exporters like brazil $150 million and Norway $162 million. India's exports accounted for about 47 percent of the global market share in granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, and other monumental or building stones.

Find the Product

Before exporting the granite you should have the product. And also you should have awareness on what type and color of granite you are exporting since in export only good quality with pure nature of granite are exported. Like to take example

Lets say we sell S.white granite. It is an granite which is in white in nature and what if you send the granite to the and buyer from the other country and your product have diffect then who will pay the price. If that happen then the granite will rejected at the port.

Business Setup and Compliance

1. Register Your Business

   Make sure your business is registered under the MSME category for added benefits.

   You should have a valid GST number and a business bank account.

2. Get Import Export Code (IEC)

   Mandatory to export.

   Apply via DGFT website takes 2-3 days.

3. Register with Export Promotion Council.

   Register with CAPEXIL ( Chemical and Allied Products Export Promotion Council), which handles natural stones.

   Helps you participate in trade fairs, get export incentives and credibility.

Step 2 : Sourcing and Quality Management

1. Source Granite Blocks or Slabs

   Ensure uniform thickness, proper finishing ( polished/honed/flamed), and international packing standards.

2. Wooden Crates, Pallets

3. Inner packaging materials (Foam Sheets, Thermocol, Plastic Wrapping, Corner Protectors).

4. Labeling and Documentation

   • Product name and code

   • Quantity and weight

   • Destination port

   • Export / Import details

   • ACCOMPANIED BY

   • Packing List

   • Invoice

   • Certificate of origin

   • Bill of Lading

   • Fumigation Certificate ( wooden packaging)

5. Container stuffing

   • Typically shipped in 20 foot or 40 foot containers.

   • 20 ft container holds:

     22 to 27 tons of granite slabs or tiles

     Slabs are usually vertically packed

6. Hire a QA Inspector

   • Before shipping international clients may require a third-party quality inspection like SGS or Bureau Veritas.

7. Identify Buyers and Market

   Target countries - Top importer: USA, Germany, UAE, Vietnam, Italy, Canada, Austrila.

   Platforms to find buyers

   Alibaba, Indiamart (for b2b).

   X,Linkedin and Whatsapp groups for stone traders

   Participate in Stona, Marmomac, Coverings (Stone expos)

8. Prepare Catalog + Samples

   Make a digital + physical sample book with clear photos, sizes and prices in FOB/CIF terms.

9. Pricing and Documentation

   Pricing Terms - FOB(Free on boards): Buyer pays for shipping.

   CIF

   • CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight): You include shipping + insurance.

   • Use USD or Euro as currency in most deals.

   2. Key Documents

   • Proforma Invoice

   • Commercial Invoice

   • Packing List

   • Bill of Lading

   • Certificate of Origin (via Chamber of Commerce or DGFT)

   • Export Declaration Form

   • Quality Certificate (if required)

   • Insurance Certificate (if CIF)

Step 6: Payment and Finance

1. 1. Use LC (Letter of Credit) or Advance TT (Telegraphic Transfer)

   • LC is safer; gets cleared when documents match.

   • Never ship without payment security.

   2. Consider Export Credit Insurance

   • Apply via ECGC to cover against buyer default.

Step 5: Logistics & Shipping

1. 1. Choose a Port

   • Closest options from Rajasthan:

     • Mundra Port (Gujarat)

     • Kandla Port

     • JNPT (Mumbai) if needed

   2. Transport

   • Use flatbed trailers or container trucks to transport slabs from Jalore to the port.

   3. Freight Forwarder

   • Appoint a reliable CHA (Custom House Agent) and Freight Forwarder.

   • They’ll handle customs clearance, stuffing, port documentation, and container booking