Minerals commodity
Dimension Stone (Granite, Marble)
Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia. Building and ornamental stone.
At a glance
- Family
- Industrial Minerals
- Sector
- Minerals
- HS code
- 2516.11
Source Dimension Stone (Granite, Marble)
Verified dimension stone (granite, marble), inspected and contract-ready.
Frequently asked
- What is Dimension Stone (Granite, Marble)?
- Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia. Building and ornamental stone.
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