Spain’s natural stone exports presented a mixed performance in the first half of 2026, with significant differences across individual product categories. Finished marble products recorded positive growth in both value and volume, while marble blocks and slabs experienced a notable decline. Granite exports also faced downward pressure, whereas raw quartzite stood out with strong double-digit growth.
Finished Marble Products Maintain Positive Momentum
Finished Marble Products recorded a positive performance during the first six months of 2026. Export value increased by 9.76% compared with the same period in 2025, while exported quantities grew by 8.11%. Average value per ton also registered an increase of 1.53%.
In contrast, Marble Blocks & Slabs experienced a significant decline. Export value fell by 16.5%, while quantities decreased by 11.32%. Average value per ton also dropped by 5.85%, reflecting a weaker performance across all three indicators compared with the first half of the previous year.
Granite Exports Face Downward Pressure
The most pronounced decline was recorded in Finished Granite Products. Export value fell by 27.96%, while exported quantities decreased by 28.74%. Despite the substantial contraction in both indicators, average value per ton registered a marginal increase of 1.09%.
Granite Blocks & Slabs also recorded negative results, with export value declining by 5.82% and quantities decreasing by 0.74%. Average value per ton fell by 5.12%, indicating additional pressure on this segment.
Raw Quartzite Stands Out with Double-Digit Growth
In contrast to the performance of most other product categories, Raw Quartzite recorded one of the strongest results among Spain’s natural stone exports. Export value increased by 21%, while quantities rose by 20.29%. Average value per ton also moved upwards, registering growth of 0.59%.
The performance of Finished Quartzite was more subdued. Although exported quantities increased by 5.25%, export value edged down by 0.45%. As a result, average value per ton declined by 5.42%, despite the increase in exported volumes.
Diverging Trends Across Product Categories
The first-half 2026 figures highlight significant differences across Spain’s natural stone export categories. Finished marble products maintained positive momentum, contrasting with the decline recorded in marble blocks and slabs.
Granite exports presented a weaker picture, particularly in the finished products segment, which experienced a substantial contraction in both value and volume. Meanwhile, raw quartzite emerged as a strong performer, recording significant growth in both export value and quantities.
The figures underline the differing dynamics across Spain’s natural stone product categories, with finished marble products and raw quartzite showing positive developments, while granite and marble blocks and slabs faced varying degrees of contraction.
