Natural Stone Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Stone (Marble, Granite), Application (Furniture, Flooring), Construction Type (New Construction, Renovation), End User, Distribution Channel and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Natural Stone Market is accounted for $36897.06 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $53234.28 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. Natural stones are earth-mined items that have been used for thousands of years as construction materials or decorative accents. Natural stones are hand-selected pieces of stone that are known to be the most reliable source of toughness and elegance. Even though the pieces are from the same source, natural stone products vary in color, composition, and texture.
The total value of industrial minerals production was $58.2 billion, a 3% increase from that of 2018. Of this total, $27.7 billion was construction aggregates production (construction sand and gravel and crushed stone). Crushed stone was the leading nonfuel mineral commodity in 2019 accounting for 22% of the total value of U.S. nonfuel mineral production. Increased construction activity resulted in increased prices and production of some industrial minerals.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing urbanization around the world
A surge in popularity of outdoor entertaining areas, renovation and remodeling among wall cladding end-users contribute to the global natural stone market’s growth. Individuals’ disposable income has increased, and there is a greater knowledge of appealing outdoor designs, which has shifted the inclination toward home remodeling among residential end-users, especially in urban areas. Stones used for flooring in patios, porches, backyards, and pavements, such as marble and granite, improve the aesthetic appeal of residential buildings, fueling their adoption.
Restraint:
Presence of alternative building materials
The presence of alternative building materials such as ceramic tiles are gaining popularity as glazed ceramic tile is ready to use and does not require any additional coating. Whereas, the natural stone tiles are porous and can absorb stains due to which they must be sealed properly and resins must be used to close the pores. Ceramic tiles are man-made and available in various color and patterns. In addition, ceramic tiles can be custom-made to resemble the look of natural stone which is estimated to restrain the natural stone market growth in the upcoming years.
Opportunity:
Versatile characteristics of natural stones
The versatile characteristics of natural stones such as timeless appeal and immense beauty are estimated to attract huge growth opportunities. Natural stone adds elegance and aesthetic to any space whether it is an architectural design or ornamental design structures such as statues. In addition, recent advancements in natural stone quarrying, extraction, and fabrication process such as sandblasting, 3D modeling, and detailed surface work have made natural stones easier to use and durable which is anticipated to boost the natural stone market share during the analysis timeframe.
Threat:
Soft and brittle properties of natural stone
The porous, soft, and brittle nature of natural stone is anticipated to possess the threat for market growth. For instance, some of the natural stones are porous and absorb stains more easily. Due to this, they must be sealed properly and resins must be used for longevity.
The granite segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
Due to its rich colors, polished finish, and texture granite is widely used in residential construction for internal walls, floors, facades, and countertops. In addition, the granite can bear significant weight, resist weathering, resist abrasion, these factors are expected to upsurge the growth of the natural stone market sub-segment over the analysis period. For instance, the granite in the kitchen countertops for its durability and heat resistance capacity is expected to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The flooring segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Floor coverings are expected to see increased consumer demand as a result of increased residential construction activity and urbanization. Natural stone flooring is an excellent choice for a variety of aesthetic and functional purposes as it can be used to give living spaces a direct and enduring connection to the natural world. Moreover, the increasing preference of natural stones for flooring such as granite, slate, limestone, and their properties such as resisting allergenic organisms, and making the floors durable and safe is further expected to uplift the growth of the natural stone market. For instance, the marble used for flooring provides the ambience of luxury and antiquity. It comes in wide range of colors and shades that provides pristine appeal.
Region with largest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share owing to the growing construction activities in this region, owing to the rapid urbanization and industrialization and the usage of natural stones in flooring, wall cladding, civil works, memorial arts, and many others in this region. Furthermore, the presence of leading natural stone producers is expected to drive the regional growth of the market during the analysis period. For instance, in the World of Stones, well-known exporter and supplier of quality natural stone, India accounts for 27% of commercial natural stone production from its quarries.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR due to the factors such as an increase in the number of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the infrastructure sector and real estate and other urban infrastructure projects is estimated to bolster the demand for natural stones in the region.
Key players in the market:
Some of the key players profiled in the Natural Stone Market include Aro Granite Industries Ltd., Dimpomar, Mumal Marble, Polycor Inc., Temmer Marble, Xishi Stone Group, Topalidis, Dermitzakis Bros S.A., Levantina y Asociados de Minerales, S.A., Indian Natural Stones and DongXing Group.
Key developments:
In October 2019: Polycor acquired Elliott Stone Company Inc., widely known for quarrying and fabrication of Indiana limestone. With this acquisition, the companies are aiming to expand their product lines all across the world.
In June 2019: DongXing Group signed an agreement with Sensegain to to leverage its international coverage and comprehensive online-offline business ecosystem to invest in public companies in special situations with Sensegain.
Stones Covered:
• Travertine
• Marble
• Granite
• Limestone
Types Covered:
• Incandescent
• Fluorescent
• Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
Applications Covered:
• Furniture
• Flooring
• Statuary & Monuments
• Decoration
• Cut-to-Size Items
• Wall Cladding
• Memorial Arts
Construction Types Covered:
• New Construction
• Renovation
End Users Covered:
• Residential
• Commercial
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Online Channel
• Offline Channel
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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