Key Market Indicators
Japanese imports of stone products are forecast to reach $1.64 billion by 2026, up 0.8% annually from 2021. This growth rate has been relatively consistent since 1993, when imports increased by 2.6% year-on-year. In 2021, Japan ranked eighth in terms of stone imports, with Canada coming in first at $1.56 billion. Germany, the United Kingdom and France followed in second, third and fourth place respectively. Exports of Japanese stone products are expected to reach $2.79 billion by 2026, a 1.4% increase from 2021. This rate has also been steady since 1993, when exports grew by 1.9% year-on-year. In 2021, Japan ranked fifth in terms of stone exports, with Italy coming in first at $2.57 billion. Germany, the United States and Italy again followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.