In 2023, Japan's import of worked granite was valued at approximately $400 million. Forecast data for 2024 to 2028 projects a consistent decline, with imports decreasing from $382.28 million in 2024 to $319.08 million by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 4.3% on average across these years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024-2028 shows an average decline of about 4% per year.

Future trends to monitor include:

Japan's domestic construction sector demand shifts, which may influence the need for granite imports.
Potential changes in economic policies affecting import costs or tariffs.
Technological advancements in alternative materials that could impact granite demand.