The 26th Xiamen Stone Fair officially opened today, March 16, reaffirming its position as the world’s largest and most influential trade fair for the natural stone industry. Over the next four days, the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center (XICEC) will become the global meeting point for professionals in marble, granite and stone processing technologies.
A fair of colossal scale
This year’s event spans 191,000 square meters and hosts more than 2,000 exhibitors from around the world. Visitor numbers are expected to exceed 150,000 professionals, confirming the Xiamen Stone Fair’s role as one of the most important hubs for the global stone trade.
The key pillars of the exhibition
International Pavilions
Major national delegations from leading stone-producing countries – including Italy, Turkey, Brazil and Greece – are presenting the latest quarry productions and commercial offerings to the international market.
Technology & Machinery
A significant part of the exhibition is dedicated to quarry equipment, CNC cutting machines and next-generation stone processing tools shaping the future of production.
World Stone Congress (WSC)
Alongside the commercial exhibition, the international conference of the sector brings together leading experts to discuss trends in architecture, sustainability and innovative applications of natural stone.
Stone Infinite Product Design Show
A specialized section highlighting stone as a medium of contemporary design and artistic expression, showcasing innovative products and creative applications.
Strategic importance for the market
Each year, the Xiamen Stone Fair serves as a barometer for the global stone industry. It is where new business partnerships are established and where the entire product chain of the sector is presented – from rough blocks and slabs to engineered stone, machinery and maintenance chemicals.
The exhibition will run until March 18 with opening hours from 09:00 to 18:00, while on the final day, Thursday March 19, the fair will close at 16:00.
