This page presents bill of lading (B/L) data for a shipment imported by Seegerstone GmbH & Co KG — a Germany-based marble and natural stone importer. The shipment, dated July 7, 2018, involved sandstone (HS 2516.20) — specifically "Mint Natural Hand Cut Palisaden" in size 12×12×75 cm — exported by Ramsons Organics Ltd. from India to Germany. The shipment comprised 240 units with a total value of USD 1,247.16 (unit price: USD 5.197 per unit).
This sample record illustrates the type of trade intelligence available in TurkExim's database of Germany marble and natural stone importers. Germany is one of Europe's largest importers of natural stone — including marble, granite, sandstone, and travertine — with India being a significant supplier of sandstone products for the German construction and landscaping markets.
Below is the complete bill of lading record for the Seegerstone GmbH & Co KG sandstone import shipment:
| Date | Buyer Country | Supplier Country | HS Code | Description | Weight/Unit | Quantity/Unit | Total ($) | Unit ($) | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/07/07 | Germany | India | 25162000 | SAND STONES MINT NATURAL HAND CUT PALISADEN SIZE: 12X12X75 CM | N/A | 240.0 | 1,247.16 | 5.197 | Ramsons Organics Ltd. |
The shipped product is "SAND STONES MINT NATURAL HAND CUT PALISADEN SIZE: 12×12×75 CM" under HS 2516.20. "Mint Natural" is a popular Indian sandstone color — a greenish-grey to mint-green sandstone quarried primarily in Rajasthan, India. "Hand Cut Palisaden" refers to hand-cut palisade stones — rectangular blocks used in landscaping for garden walls, edging, retaining walls, and decorative borders.
| HS Level | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | 25 | Salt; sulphur; earths and stones; plastering materials, lime and cement |
| Heading | 2516 | Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone |
| Subheading | 2516.20 | Sandstone — simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface |
Germany is one of Europe's largest importers of natural stone — including marble, granite, sandstone, travertine, and slate. The German natural stone market is valued at approximately EUR 3-4 billion annually, with imports accounting for a significant portion. Key market characteristics:
India is the world's third-largest sandstone producer and a major exporter to Germany. Indian sandstone is prized for its variety of colors, durability, competitive pricing, and traditional hand-cut craftsmanship — as evidenced by the "Hand Cut Palisaden" description in this shipment. Key aspects of India-Germany sandstone trade:
What is Seegerstone GmbH & Co KG?
Seegerstone GmbH & Co KG is a Germany-based natural stone and marble import company. "GmbH & Co KG" is a German company form — a limited partnership (Kommanditgesellschaft) where the general partner is a GmbH (limited liability company), providing limited liability to all partners. Based on this bill of lading record, Seegerstone imports sandstone (HS 2516.20) from India — specifically "Mint Natural Hand Cut Palisaden" in size 12×12×75 cm — for the German construction and landscaping market.
What product was imported in this shipment?
The product is "SAND STONES MINT NATURAL HAND CUT PALISADEN SIZE: 12×12×75 CM" under HS 2516.20 (sandstone — simply cut or sawn). "Mint Natural" is a popular Indian sandstone variety from Rajasthan, characterized by warm greenish-cream tones with natural fossil markings. Palisaden (palisade stones) are rectangular landscaping blocks used for garden edging, retaining walls, and decorative borders. The 12×12×75 cm size is a standard European palisade dimension. The shipment comprised 240 units valued at USD 1,247.16 (USD 5.197 per unit).
Who is the supplier Ramsons Organics Ltd.?
Ramsons Organics Ltd. is an India-based natural stone exporter. Despite the "Organics" in the company name, this bill of lading shows the company exports sandstone products (HS 2516.20) — suggesting a diversified business or a company name that reflects a broader product portfolio. The company supplied "Mint Natural Hand Cut Palisaden" sandstone to Seegerstone GmbH & Co KG in Germany. India is the world's third-largest sandstone producer, with Rajasthan being the primary quarrying region for varieties like Mint, Rainbow, Teakwood, and Kandla Grey sandstone.
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