Granite, Quartz Imports Continue 2014 Boom
Shaping up as the best year for granite since 2007; also record growth for quartz.
Category: Stone Imports
2014 Stone Imports Still in Double-Digit Growth
August data shows continued strong growth in marble, travertine; year-to-date shipments remain healthy for most stone categories.
Montani: World Stone Volume Up 5% in 2013
China, India, Turkey, Brazil and Italy Cover More Than 65% of Production
Granite Imports Continue Steady Climb
Mid-year totals more than 20% ahead of 2013; marble, travertine, other varieties also in double-digit growth.
Italy Showing Strong 2014 Stone Trade
Report: 5.3% increase in value of exports from previous year.
U.S. Granite, Marble Imports Up in Spring
Double-digit growth continues in March and April; travertine market wakes up.
U.S. Granite Imports Boom to Begin 2014
China fuels growth in January and February for granite and marble.
U.S. Quartz Imports Up 41% in 2013
Spain, Israel lead pack, but China makes strong move to join leaders.
U.S. Stone Imports, Third Quarter 2013
Granite makes a major move up; marble, other stones strong, travertine lagging.
StatWatch: U.S. Stone Imports, September 2013
Granite clearly leads from 2012’s pace; marble, other stones also continue growth. Travertine takes a tumble.
