U.S. Surface Imports 2016: Not So Even-Steven
Material values almost equal previous year, but final number a balancing act between granite and engineered stone.
Category: Analysis (Mid-Year/Annual)
The annual and semi-annual review of U.S. imports of granite, marble, travertine, slate and other dimensional stones.
2016 Surface Imports: Not Many an “A” at 3Q
U.S. imports through this September still shaky, although quartz slabs holding their own.
2016 Surface Imports: Down at the Half
U.S. imports through June this year trail 2015 in several categories; quartz slabs remain strong.
U.S. Surface Imports 2015: More than One Number
Granite’s sudden dive is blip, not an omen. Other areas strong, with quartz surfaces again riding high.
U.S. Surface Imports: Anchored at the Top?
Most categories showing double-digit growth at mid-year, except the biggest; granite remains moribund.
U.S. Helps Spark 1Q 2015 Italian Natural Stone
Exports stateside and to Germany offer lead outlet markets for Italy’s natural-stone industry in year’s first three months.
2014: U.S. Quartz Imports Set Record (Again)
Israel, Spain remain top shippers of engineered stone; China steps up to strong third.
2014 Imports: A Great Year for Stone
Brazil sets all-time record in granite volume; nearly all stone sectors show dynamic growth in shipments.
Italian Stone Exports Stall Through 3Q 2014
Volume, value of all stone shipped from Italy shift by less than 1% from same time in 2013.
Montani: World Stone Volume Up 5% in 2013
China, India, Turkey, Brazil and Italy Cover More Than 65% of Production
