The import forecast for crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine to China shows a significant downward trend from 2024 to 2028, with the volume decreasing from 516.53 million kilograms in 2024 to 169.42 million kilograms in 2028. From 2024 to 2025, the year-on-year variation is -17.3%, followed by -20.5% from 2025 to 2026, -25.3% from 2026 to 2027, and -33.2% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is projected at -25.6%. In 2023, the import volume stood at 588 million kilograms.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of China’s domestic production capacity increases.
- Shifts in trade policies and tariffs affecting import decisions.
- Changes in global demand for marble and travertine influencing market dynamics.
- Technological advancements in synthetic alternatives impacting natural stone demand.
