How to Import Granite from India: A Guide for USA & UAE Buyers

India is the world's leading exporter of granite and natural stone, accounting for over 80% of the global market for specific colours like Absolute Black and Tan Brown.
If you are a construction company or wholesaler in the USA, UAE, or UK, importing directly from a factory in Kishangarh can save you 40% on material costs. Here is how the process works at Trant Marble and Granite.
1. Selecting the Right Quality (Gangsaw vs. Cutter)
For international export, we recommend Gangsaw Slabs.
- Gangsaw Slabs: Huge slabs (approx. 10 ft × 6 ft) cut with precision machinery. They offer uniform thickness (18 mm / 20 mm / 30 mm) and a flawless mirror polish — the standard for container exports to the USA and UAE.
- Cutter Slabs: Smaller sizes, typically used for the domestic Indian market. Not recommended for export-grade orders.
2. Shipping & Packaging
Stone is heavy and fragile. We use fumigated wooden crates to ensure safety during sea transit.
- Plastic inter-leaf sheeting between each slab prevents scratches and surface damage.
- Professional container lashing secures the crates so stone does not shift inside the vessel during transit.
- All crates comply with ISPM-15 phytosanitary standards, a requirement for import clearance in the USA and EU.
3. Port of Loading
We typically ship via Mundra Port or Kandla Port in Gujarat — the closest major ports to our factory in Rajasthan. Both ports offer:
- Frequent direct services to the US East Coast, UAE (Jebel Ali), and the UK.
- Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options.
- Transit times of approximately 18–22 days to UAE and 28–35 days to USA.
4. Quality Standards for Export Markets
We understand the specific quality requirements for the American and European markets, including:
- Thickness tolerance of +/- 1 mm
- Surface flatness and calibration checks before loading
- Third-party quality inspection available on request
Why Choose Trant Marble?
We specialise in high-volume export orders and have shipped containers to buyers in the USA, UAE, Vietnam, and across Europe. Our in-house quality control team ensures every slab that leaves our factory meets international standards.
Ready to source direct from the factory?
Contact our Export Division today for a FOB (Free on Board) or CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) quote delivered to your nearest port. We respond within 24 hours.