With the best possible prospects, the 31st Marble İzmir opens its doors today, serving as a landmark international exhibition for the marble and natural stone sector. From today, April 14, until April 17, 2026, the state-of-the-art Fuar İzmir (Gaziemir) exhibition center—the largest in Turkey—becomes the ultimate epicenter of the global market.
Event Profile
This year’s exhibition confirms its position among the top events of its kind worldwide, serving as a meeting point for thousands of professionals. For those planning their visit, the exhibition will remain open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
The Event in Numbers and Scale
The 31st Marble İzmir impresses with its scale, offering a comprehensive experience for exhibitors and visitors:
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Space: The exhibition covers a vast area exceeding 150,000 sq.m., making full use of both the indoor halls and the complex’s outdoor areas.
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Exhibitors: More than 1,000 exhibitors are participating in this year’s celebration. A strong international presence is particularly noteworthy, with over 200 foreign companies in attendance, reinforcing the global character of the event.
From Raw Materials to High Technology
Visitors have the opportunity to see the full spectrum of the production process and final products up close:
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Natural Stone: Massive blocks of raw marble, granite, and natural stones dominate the exhibition, highlighting the richness of the quarries and new trends in decoration and architecture.
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Cutting-Edge Technology: Alongside the stone, technology plays a central role. Specialized cutting and processing machinery, such as CNC and waterjet systems, are presented, defining the industry’s new capabilities.
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Innovation & Maintenance: Advanced nanotechnology products for surface maintenance and protection also attract significant interest, offering solutions that ensure durability and aesthetic excellence.
The curtain has just risen, and for the next four days, Izmir will undoubtedly be the global capital of marble, hosting trade agreements and partnerships that will shape the market dynamics for the future.
