Key Market Indicators
China is expected to remain the world's largest stone exporter over the next five years. The country's exports are set to reach $16 billion by 2026, a 2.6% increase year on year. Since 1997, Chinese supply has been up 4.7% annually. Germany, the United States and Italy were the top three exporters in 2021, recording exports of $1.5 billion, $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion respectively. China is also the world's fifth largest stone importer, with imports expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2026, a 2.5% year on year increase. Since 1997, Chinese demand for stone has grown 5.1% annually. In 2021, France was the leading importer, with imports totaling $2.0 billion. Germany, the United Kingdom and France were the second, third and fourth largest importers respectively.
