Italy: Imports of Finished Marble Products Surge in the First Half of 2026
Italy’s natural stone import market recorded mixed developments in the first half of 2026, with finished marble products emerging as the strongest-performing category. The...
Carrara: Marble quarries become a testing ground for the electric Range Rover Sport
The new Range Rover Sport Electric was tested in the demanding conditions of Carrara’s marble quarries, with the marble landscape, steep gradients and distinctive...
Stone Africa 2026: Middle East Hotel Renovations Open New Commercial Opportunities for Natural Stone
With 101 hotel renovation and brand-conversion projects covering 29,658 rooms, the region highlights the importance of engaging buyers early and preparing suppliers for upcoming...
Netherlands: Marble Imports on the Rise, with Strong Growth in Quartzite
The Dutch market recorded a significant increase in marble imports during the first half of 2026, with the total value of imports rising by...
Egypt enters the spotlight for Brazilian natural stones with an unprecedented institutional mission
The schedule includes technical visits to companies, including a complex recognized by two Guinness World Records, as well as institutional meetings and participation in...
Spain: Imports of Finished Marble Products and Raw Quartzite Increase in the First Half...
Spain’s natural stone imports followed divergent trends in the first half of 2026, with significant differences across individual product categories. Imports of finished marble...
Stone Africa 2026 to Host International Panel on Natural Stone Industry Trends and Market...
International market developments, commercial prospects and the challenges shaping the natural stone industry will be at the centre of an international panel discussion at...
From Deals to Delights: Xiamen Stone Fair 2027 Presents New Opportunities for the Stone...
The 2026 Xiamen Stone Fair demonstrated the continued strength of the international stone market, bringing together more than 2,000 brands from 40 countries and...
Franchi Academy: Carrara Marble as a Field of Exploration for Contemporary Architecture
Through an international educational programme developed in collaboration with YACademy, Franchi Academy brings young architects into direct contact with Carrara marble, connecting knowledge of...
Africa and the Middle East: Development Projects Create New Prospects for the Natural Stone...
Hotel development, large-scale urban programmes and infrastructure investment are shaping a broad field of activity across Africa and the Middle East. For natural stone...
