Demand for European stone surges, and Chinese companies seize opportunities in the high-end market
The European construction market is rebounding, while stricter mining regulations and a widening production gap have led to supply shortages of natural marble and high-end custom slabs, resulting in a continuous influx of high-end project orders. Projects such as urban complexes, luxury hotels, and historic city restoration have driven a surge in demand for stone […]
The China Stone Market Alliance Launches, Aiming to Build a Nationwide Integrated Industry Framework
On March 15, the promotional conference for the 25th Nan’an Shuitou International Stone Fair and the launch ceremony for the China Stone Market Alliance were held in Xiamen. With Nan’an Shuitou at its core, the alliance brings together 17 leading stone markets across the country to break down regional barriers, integrate resources, and establish a […]
2025 China Stone Industry Development Report Released: Industry Under Pressure to Transform
A report released by the China Stone Association shows that in 2025, revenue for enterprises above a certain scale in the industry fell by 2.3% year-on-year, but revenue from deep processing and high-end products grew by 12.7%. The industry exhibits the characteristics of “declining volume but rising prices, a shakeout in the low-end segment, and […]
Effective April 1, 2026, export tax rebates for stone products will be eliminated, accelerating a shake-up in the industry
The Ministry of Finance has announced that, effective April 1, 2026, value-added tax (VAT) export rebates will be eliminated for 33 categories of stone products, including marble, granite carvings, and processed slate, thereby ending the “resources-for-orders” model. In the short term, costs for rough-processing enterprises will rise by 3%–5%, and order risks will increase; in […]
The 26th Xiamen International Stone Fair Comes to a Close; Six Major Trends Are Driving Industry Transformation
From March 16 to 19, the 26th China Xiamen International Stone Fair was held, covering a total area of 191,000 square meters and attracting over 150,000 visitors from 2,000 companies across 120 countries and regions. The exhibition highlighted six major trends: luxury stone and limestone emerging as the mainstream in the high-end market; increased adoption […]