The rise recorded by Brazil’s exports of marble in recent years continued in Q1 2022. In contrast, granite exports remained on a downward trend. Between the first quarters of 2018 – 2022, marble exports increased by +128.77% in value and +115.92% in quantity. During the period, granite exports decreased by -13.37% in value and -6.64% in quantity....

Schedule reliability of cargo has consistently dropped since the beginning of the pandemic resulting in a loss of $5-10 billion to shippers, finds new report....

The 2022 Stone+tec Trade Fair and Congress for the natural stone industry will take place from 22 to 25 June at NürnbergMesse. After four years, this huge live meeting place for the natural stone industry is returning once more. Around 250 exhibitors are taking part and showcasing the applications of this innovative building material between tradition and innovation....

South Korea ranks in the top three of the world’s largest importers of processed granite and marble worldwide, while it rounds out the top ten in ceramics imports. However, statistics for the past five years show that imports of processed granite have been steadily declining, while imports of marbles and ceramics have been increasing....