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The Industry Status of Stone

  • Release time: 2025-11-01

industrial chain

The composition of China's stone industry chain includes mining, trading of raw materials, and processing of large slabs. From raw materials to large slabs, it can be collectively referred to as distribution of large slabs, followed by processing of irregular products, processing of specification slabs, outsourcing procurement, etc. Then comes the distribution of engineering stone, which is collectively referred to as design and processing of engineering stone, followed by stone installation and care, and finally other related activities.

industrial development

In the past two to three decades, the international stone industry has developed rapidly. Since 1990, global stone production and trade have grown at a rate of 7.3% and 9.2% per year, respectively, which is higher than other industries. The development of the entire stone industry is significantly faster than the global economy.

Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was no stone industry in China. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China's stone industry began to take off.

The quantity of stone products produced in China has been increasing year by year. In 2007, driven by the sustained stable and rapid growth of the national economy and the rapid development of related industries, the demand for stone products in the market steadily increased. In 2007, China exported stone worth 3.427 billion US dollars and 27.61 million tons, an increase of 19.45% and 86.30% respectively compared to 2006; Imported stone worth 1.259 billion US dollars and 7.23 million tons also increased by 19.70% and 21.11% respectively compared to 2006.

From January to August 2008, China's large-scale construction and decoration stone mining industry achieved a cumulative total industrial output value of 17741979000 yuan, an increase of 51.74% compared to the same period last year; Accumulated product sales revenue of 16725289000 yuan, an increase of 53.70% compared to the same period last year; The total accumulated profit was 1012762000 yuan, an increase of 57.80% compared to the same period last year. From January to August 2008, China's large-scale construction stone processing industry achieved a cumulative total industrial output value of 74116464000 yuan, an increase of 34.45% compared to the same period last year; Accumulated product sales revenue of 69611911000 yuan, an increase of 34.80% compared to the same period last year; The total accumulated profit was 4781862000 yuan, an increase of 28.67% compared to the same period last year.

The production of Chinese stone is mainly distributed in the three major stone production provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Shandong. Among them, Fujian and Shandong (Wulian County) are the major provinces for raw material and processing production, while Guangdong mainly engages in the processing of imported stone. The above three provinces account for 85% of China's stone production, mainly marble and granite products.

The domestic consumption of Chinese stone is mainly divided into three parts, namely the interior and exterior decorative panels for buildings, which are the largest part of the use of stone; Secondly, there are building stones, including garden and engineering stones; Then there are stone carvings, stone artworks, tombstone stone products, and so on. And the use of architectural decorative stone is the highest.

The prosperity of the Chinese stone market and the increasing demand for stone have led international stone merchants to invest in China. Domestic stone companies have also integrated resources and actively participated in the competition of the domestic stone market. The Chinese stone market is moving towards the center of the international stone market. The Chinese stone market has become an indispensable and important force in the international stone market. In the near future, the production and trade center of world stone will shift from Europe to China in Asia.

Driven by market demand, the development of China's stone industry is growing at a double-digit rate every year. In the next few years, the domestic demand for stone consumption will remain strong, and the development speed will continue to be in double digits. After 2010, the development speed of Chinese stone will slow down, but the growth rate of annual stone production will still remain at around 10% to 15%.

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With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, stone has already entered the homes of ordinary people. Widely used for floor paving, cabinet and furniture countertop decoration. Under the guidance of favorable policies from the central government to expand domestic demand and increase urban and rural household income, the per capita consumption of stone in China is expected to significantly increase, becoming a new profit growth point for the industry. The significant increase in demand for stone will drive the stone industry into the era of stone brand consumption.

Due to the long-term use and natural weathering of stone, as well as improper human care, it is easy for its natural color and brightness to disappear, which is unbearable to look at; Renovating marble is too expensive and time-consuming, while the marble renovation process utilizes chemical and physical processes in a very short period of time. On the basis of the original, it is restored to its original brightness through machine grinding and polishing, with a natural color and 100% brightness. It is both economical and time-saving, with a service life of over five years.

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