Granite, Marble and Stone: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Granite, Marble and Stone in Thousand Metric Tons. Also, the US market for Dimension Stone is analyzed in terms of Volume Consumption (Metric Tons) and Value Sales (US$). Additionally, the US Granite market is analyzed in terms of Value Sales (US$).
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.
Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 194 companies including many key and niche players such as -
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.
Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 194 companies including many key and niche players such as -
- Ablegroup Berhad
- Asian Granito India Limited
- Benchmark Building Supplies Ltd.
- CaesarStone
- Cambria
- California Crafted Marble, Inc.
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Granite, Marble and Stone: Vital Building Materials Available in Varied Colors, Textures and Structures
Global Dimension Stone Industry
China, Brazil, and India: Leading Producers of Granite
India: A Niche Producer of Granite with Immense Growth Potential
Demand for Countertops Witnesses Steady Growth
Global Market Outlook
Asia-Pacific: The Dominant and the Fastest Growing Crushed Stone Market Worldwide
Noteworthy Granite, Stone & Marble Trends Summarized
Trends in Interior Design: Stone and Tile
Trends in Interior Design: Marble
Marble Cladding Trends
Natural Stone Trends
Design Trends: Natural Stone
2. MARKET DYNAMICS AND TRENDS
Expanding Home Applications of Granite beyond the Kitchen Drives Healthy Market Growth
Myriad Benefits of Natural Stone Drive Widespread Market Adoption
Antolini Vacuum Process (AVP): Significantly Enhancing Stone’s Attractiveness and Applicability
Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied to the Global Construction Industry
Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor
Rising Investments in Infrastructure Projects Strengthens Market Prospects
Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments Offer Positive Outlook for Granite, Marble and Stone
Government Funding - Vital to Boost Aggregate Demand
Growing Prominence of Green Granite, Marble and Stone Benefit Market Expansion
Eco-Awareness & Sustainability Spur Innovations
Rising Energy Consumption Propels Demand for Green Materials
While Sand & Gravel Reserves Deplete, Crushed Stones Offer Promise
Granite Transform in to a High-Volume Low Margin Business
Growing Use of Granite in Major Projects
Granite Tile and Ceramic Tile - A Comparison
With Rising Competition from New Materials, Companies Acquiring Quarries to Remain Relevant
Imitation Tiles: A Force to Reckon With for the Stone Industry
Localized Market Operations: The Result of High Cost of Land Transportation
Population Growth & Urbanization Boosts Demand for Granite, Marble and Stone
Environmental Issues of Aggregates Production & Usage
Recycling of Construction & Demolition Waste to Reduce Environmental Desecration
Environment Safety: A Major Challenge in Granite Production
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4. EXTRACTION, QUARRYING AND PROCESSING OF STONES
Stone Quarrying and Processing
Development of Quarries: An Increasingly Difficult Proposition
Extraction of Granite
Extraction of Marble
Marble Extraction Methods
Limestone Extraction
Formation in Marine Environment
Formation through Evaporation
Mining and Crushing of Limestone
Slate Extraction
Quarrying and Processing of Slate
5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
Cercom Launches Stone Box Collection
Walker Zanger Introduces Secolo Porcelain Slab Countertops
Ege Seramik Unveils Earthstone Collection
Marazzi Introduces Collection of New Tile
Marazzi Unveils New Tile Collections
Atlas Launches Collection of Marble and Stone-effect Tiles
Marble Systems Introduces Antique Mirror Collection
Silestone Unveils New Color Options in Quartz Surfaces
Caesarstone Introduces Granite-Inspired Collection
M S International Launches New Colour Natural Stone Slabs
Artisan Introduces Aventine Quartz
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Cosentino Inaugurates Two Strategic Plants
Saint-Gobain Takes Over Benchmark Supplies
TorQuest Takes Over Majority Stake of Polycor
Tene Acquires Shares of Caesarstone
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Ablegroup Berhad (Malaysia)
Asian Granito India Limited (India)
Benchmark Building Supplies Ltd. (UK)
CaesarStone (USA)
Cambria (USA)
California Crafted Marble, Inc. (USA)
Cosentino SA (Spain)
Dakota Granite Company (USA)
Dimpomar, Rochas Portuguesas, Lda (Portugal)
Duracite, Inc. (USA)
Fox Marble Holdings plc (UK)
Granite Transformations (USA)
Hellenic Granite Co. S. A. (Greece)
Hilltop Granites (USA)
Internacional De Ceramica SA DE CV (Mexico)
Kangli Stone Group (China)
Levatina y Asociados Minerals SA (Spain)
LSR Group (Russia)
Pokarna Limited (India)
Polycor Inc. (Canada)
Mohawk Industries (USA)
Daltile Corporation (USA)
Marazzi Group S. p. A. (Italy)
American Marazzi Tile, Inc. (USA)
Temmer Marble (Turkey)
Topalidis S. A. – Marble & Granite (Greece)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Market Exhibits Signs of Buoyancy on Account of Recovery in Construction Activity
Major Trends Summarized
Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Market Adoption
Distribution & Supply of Construction Materials: An Overview
Stone Industry: Cyclical in Nature
Production Overview
Dimension Stone
Crushed Stone
Regulations Governing Crushed Stone Market in the US
Federal Regulations
State Regulations
Local Regulations
Product Launches
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Crushed Stone
Dimension Stone – Value Sales
Dimension Stone – Volume Consumption
Granite
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Recovery in Residential and Non-Residential Construction Drive Market Demand
Strategic Corporate Development
Polycor, Inc. – A Major Canada-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Steady Growth in New Construction Sustain Market Growth
B. Market Analytics
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Positive Growth in Demand
B. Market Analytics
4A. FRANCE
Market Analysis
4B. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Germany: A Leading and Matured Stone Market in Europe
Artificial Stone Presents Unprecedented Threat to Natural Stone
Despite Competition from Artificial Stone and Ceramics, Natural Stone Continue to Hold Significance
B. Market Analytics
4C. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Italy: A Major Dimension Stone Market Worldwide
Product Launches
Marazzi Group S. p. A. – A Major Italy-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Post-Brexit Rise in Consumer Spending and Property Investment Augurs Well for Market Growth
Steady Recovery in the UK Housing Sector to Drive Demand
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
4E. SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Spain: A Renowned Natural Stone Market Worldwide
Product Launch
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
4F. RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Despite Challenges in the Near Term, Russia Offers Growth Opportunities
Upcoming Construction Projects in Russia to Drive Demand
LSR Group - A Major Russia-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
4G. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Turkey: One of the Oldest Users of Natural Stone in Building Architecture
Product Launch
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific Continues to Offer Significant Market Growth Opportunities
Upward Movement in Construction Activity to Drive Steady Growth in Demand
B. Market Analytics
5A. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
China: Largest Producer and Exporter of Crushed Stone and Dimension Stone
China: The Dominant Limestone Producing Nation Worldwide
Marble: Key Marble Producing Regions Summarized
Economic Factors Spur Growth of Granite, Marble and Stone in China
Rapid Urbanization to Boost Demand for Granite, Marble and Stone
Kangli Stone Group – A Major China-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
5B. INDIA
A. Market Analysis
India: A Major Exporter of Marbles and Granites Continue to Exhibit Strong Growth
Lack of Appropriate Policies Impede Expansion of Granite Industry
Despite Huge Reserves of Granite, Mining is Restricted to Few Areas
Natural Stones Market Exhibit Significant Growth
Private Companies Participation in Quarrying and Mining Witness Upward Trend
Booming Residential & Non-Residential Construction Drive Market Demand
Spurt in Residential and Commercial Construction in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Ablegroup Berhad – A Major Malaysia- Based Company
B. Market Analytics
6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
A. Market Analysis
Large Number of Construction Projects Spur Market Demand in the Middle East
South Africa: Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
7. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Favorable Outlook for the Construction Industry Promote Market Demand
B. Market Analytics
7A. BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Brazil: One of the Leading Producers of Natural Stones Worldwide
Market Trends
B. Market Analytics
7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Internacional De Ceramica SA DE CV – A Major Mexico-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 194 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 197)
The United States (32)
Canada (2)
Europe (113)
France (3)
Germany (9)
The United Kingdom (14)
Italy (22)
Spain (9)
Rest of Europe (56)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (38)
Middle East (7)
Latin America (3)
Africa (2)
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Granite, Marble and Stone: Vital Building Materials Available in Varied Colors, Textures and Structures
Global Dimension Stone Industry
China, Brazil, and India: Leading Producers of Granite
Table 1. World Granite Production by Country (2016E): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for Brazil, China, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
India: A Niche Producer of Granite with Immense Growth Potential
Demand for Countertops Witnesses Steady Growth
Global Market Outlook
Asia-Pacific: The Dominant and the Fastest Growing Crushed Stone Market Worldwide
Table 2. Global Crushed Stone Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR for 2016-2024: Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, USA, Europe, Japan, and Canada (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Noteworthy Granite, Stone & Marble Trends Summarized
Trends in Interior Design: Stone and Tile
Trends in Interior Design: Marble
Marble Cladding Trends
Natural Stone Trends
Design Trends: Natural Stone
2. MARKET DYNAMICS AND TRENDS
Expanding Home Applications of Granite beyond the Kitchen Drives Healthy Market Growth
Myriad Benefits of Natural Stone Drive Widespread Market Adoption
Antolini Vacuum Process (AVP): Significantly Enhancing Stone’s Attractiveness and Applicability
Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied to the Global Construction Industry
Table 3. Global Construction Output by Country (2016): Breakdown of Construction Output (US$ Billion) and Percentage Change by 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. Percentage Contribution to Growth in Global Construction Output by Major Countries over the Period 2010-2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5. Growth in the Global Construction Market by Sector: 2015-2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. Global Construction Market by Region (2015 & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending for Asia, Western Europe, North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor
Rising Investments in Infrastructure Projects Strengthens Market Prospects
Table 7. Global Infrastructure Spending (in US$ Trillion) by Region/Country Over the Period 2010-2030
Table 8. Global Infrastructure Spending Estimates (in US$ Trillion) by Sector Over the Period 2013-2030
Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments Offer Positive Outlook for Granite, Marble and Stone
Table 9. Global Commercial Real Estate Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Direct Investments by Region - Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Government Funding - Vital to Boost Aggregate Demand
Growing Prominence of Green Granite, Marble and Stone Benefit Market Expansion
Eco-Awareness & Sustainability Spur Innovations
Rising Energy Consumption Propels Demand for Green Materials
Table 10. Global Delivered Energy Consumption (quadrillion Btu) by End-use Sector (2012, 2020, 2025, 2030, and 2035) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
While Sand & Gravel Reserves Deplete, Crushed Stones Offer Promise
Granite Transform in to a High-Volume Low Margin Business
Growing Use of Granite in Major Projects
Granite Tile and Ceramic Tile - A Comparison
With Rising Competition from New Materials, Companies Acquiring Quarries to Remain Relevant
Imitation Tiles: A Force to Reckon With for the Stone Industry
Localized Market Operations: The Result of High Cost of Land Transportation
Population Growth & Urbanization Boosts Demand for Granite, Marble and Stone
Table 11. World Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2000, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12. World Urban Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13. Degree of Urbanization Worldwide: Urban Population as a % of Total Population by Geographic Region for the Years 1990, 2014 & 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Environmental Issues of Aggregates Production & Usage
Recycling of Construction & Demolition Waste to Reduce Environmental Desecration
Environment Safety: A Major Challenge in Granite Production
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4. EXTRACTION, QUARRYING AND PROCESSING OF STONES
Stone Quarrying and Processing
Development of Quarries: An Increasingly Difficult Proposition
Extraction of Granite
Extraction of Marble
Marble Extraction Methods
Limestone Extraction
Formation in Marine Environment
Formation through Evaporation
Mining and Crushing of Limestone
Slate Extraction
Quarrying and Processing of Slate
5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
Cercom Launches Stone Box Collection
Walker Zanger Introduces Secolo Porcelain Slab Countertops
Ege Seramik Unveils Earthstone Collection
Marazzi Introduces Collection of New Tile
Marazzi Unveils New Tile Collections
Atlas Launches Collection of Marble and Stone-effect Tiles
Marble Systems Introduces Antique Mirror Collection
Silestone Unveils New Color Options in Quartz Surfaces
Caesarstone Introduces Granite-Inspired Collection
M S International Launches New Colour Natural Stone Slabs
Artisan Introduces Aventine Quartz
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Cosentino Inaugurates Two Strategic Plants
Saint-Gobain Takes Over Benchmark Supplies
TorQuest Takes Over Majority Stake of Polycor
Tene Acquires Shares of Caesarstone
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Ablegroup Berhad (Malaysia)
Asian Granito India Limited (India)
Benchmark Building Supplies Ltd. (UK)
CaesarStone (USA)
Cambria (USA)
California Crafted Marble, Inc. (USA)
Cosentino SA (Spain)
Dakota Granite Company (USA)
Dimpomar, Rochas Portuguesas, Lda (Portugal)
Duracite, Inc. (USA)
Fox Marble Holdings plc (UK)
Granite Transformations (USA)
Hellenic Granite Co. S. A. (Greece)
Hilltop Granites (USA)
Internacional De Ceramica SA DE CV (Mexico)
Kangli Stone Group (China)
Levatina y Asociados Minerals SA (Spain)
LSR Group (Russia)
Pokarna Limited (India)
Polycor Inc. (Canada)
Mohawk Industries (USA)
Daltile Corporation (USA)
Marazzi Group S. p. A. (Italy)
American Marazzi Tile, Inc. (USA)
Temmer Marble (Turkey)
Topalidis S. A. – Marble & Granite (Greece)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. World Historic Review for Crushed Stone by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16. World 14-Year Perspective for Crushed Stone by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Market Exhibits Signs of Buoyancy on Account of Recovery in Construction Activity
Major Trends Summarized
Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Market Adoption
Table 17. Residential Construction in the US (2007-2016): Number of Housing Starts by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. Projected Growth (%) of the US Construction Market over the Period 2012-2020 by Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Distribution & Supply of Construction Materials: An Overview
Stone Industry: Cyclical in Nature
Production Overview
Dimension Stone
Table 19. Production of Dimension Stone (in Thousand Metric Tons) in the United States: 2013-2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20. Dimension Stone Production in the US by Type (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Granite, Limestone, Marble, Sandstone, Slate, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Crushed Stone
Table 21. Crushed Stone Production in the US (2014-2016) (in Billion Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. Crushed Stone Production in the US by Type (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume for Granite, Limestone & Dolomite, Miscellaneous Stone, Sandstone & Quartzite, Traprock, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23. Crushed Stone Use in the US by End-use (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Agricultural Use, Cement Production, Construction Material, Lime Manufacturing, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Regulations Governing Crushed Stone Market in the US
Federal Regulations
State Regulations
Local Regulations
Product Launches
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Crushed Stone
Table 24. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. US Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Dimension Stone – Value Sales
Table 26. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dimension Stone with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. US Historic Review for Dimension Stone with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Dimension Stone – Volume Consumption
Table 28. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dimension Stone with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. US Historic Review for Dimension Stone with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Granite
Table 30. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Granite with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. US Historic Review for Granite with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Recovery in Residential and Non-Residential Construction Drive Market Demand
Table 32. Housing Starts in Canada (2008-2016): Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts in Thousands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33. Canadian Non-Residential Construction Sector’s Capital Expenditure in US$ Billion: 2010-2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Development
Polycor, Inc. – A Major Canada-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 34. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35. Canadian Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Steady Growth in New Construction Sustain Market Growth
Table 36. Annual New Construction Starts in Japan (2010-2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 37. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38. Japanese Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Positive Growth in Demand
Table 39. Construction Industry in Europe (2014-2018): Percentage Change in Construction Output for Major Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 40. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41. European Historic Review for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42. European 14-Year Perspective for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A. FRANCE
Market Analysis
Table 43. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44. French Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Germany: A Leading and Matured Stone Market in Europe
Artificial Stone Presents Unprecedented Threat to Natural Stone
Despite Competition from Artificial Stone and Ceramics, Natural Stone Continue to Hold Significance
B. Market Analytics
Table 45. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46. German Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Italy: A Major Dimension Stone Market Worldwide
Product Launches
Marazzi Group S. p. A. – A Major Italy-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 47. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48. Italian Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Post-Brexit Rise in Consumer Spending and Property Investment Augurs Well for Market Growth
Steady Recovery in the UK Housing Sector to Drive Demand
Table 49. New Homes Registrations (in Thousands) in the UK by Country: 2010-2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 50. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51. UK Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4E. SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Spain: A Renowned Natural Stone Market Worldwide
Product Launch
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 52. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53. Spanish Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4F. RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Despite Challenges in the Near Term, Russia Offers Growth Opportunities
Upcoming Construction Projects in Russia to Drive Demand
LSR Group - A Major Russia-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 54. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55. Russian Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4G. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Turkey: One of the Oldest Users of Natural Stone in Building Architecture
Product Launch
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 56. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific Continues to Offer Significant Market Growth Opportunities
Table 58. Global Crushed Stone Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by Volume CAGR for 2016-2024: Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, USA, Europe, Japan, and Canada (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59. Increase in Urban Population in Major Countries in Asia-Pacific (in Millions) Over the Period 2012-2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Upward Movement in Construction Activity to Drive Steady Growth in Demand
Table 60. Projected Growth in the Asian Construction Market by Region and Sector (2014-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 61. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5A. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
China: Largest Producer and Exporter of Crushed Stone and Dimension Stone
China: The Dominant Limestone Producing Nation Worldwide
Marble: Key Marble Producing Regions Summarized
Economic Factors Spur Growth of Granite, Marble and Stone in China
Table 64. Chinese Construction Market (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Spending by Segment - Residential, Non-Residential, and Non-Building (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Rapid Urbanization to Boost Demand for Granite, Marble and Stone
Table 65. Urbanization in China (2010-2020P): Urban Population Growth by City Clusters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Kangli Stone Group – A Major China-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 66. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67. Chinese Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5B. INDIA
A. Market Analysis
India: A Major Exporter of Marbles and Granites Continue to Exhibit Strong Growth
Lack of Appropriate Policies Impede Expansion of Granite Industry
Despite Huge Reserves of Granite, Mining is Restricted to Few Areas
Table 68. Granite Reserves in India by State (2016): Percentage Breakdown for Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Natural Stones Market Exhibit Significant Growth
Private Companies Participation in Quarrying and Mining Witness Upward Trend
Booming Residential & Non-Residential Construction Drive Market Demand
Spurt in Residential and Commercial Construction in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
Table 69. Urbanization Trends in India: Number of Inhabitants (in Millions) for Years 1991, 2001, 2011 & 2021 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 70. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71. Indian Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Ablegroup Berhad – A Major Malaysia- Based Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 72. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
A. Market Analysis
Large Number of Construction Projects Spur Market Demand in the Middle East
Table 74. Active Construction Projects in the Middle East by Country (2017E): Percentage Breakdown for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
South Africa: Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 75. Middle East & African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76. Middle East & African Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Favorable Outlook for the Construction Industry Promote Market Demand
B. Market Analytics
Table 77. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone by Region/ Country - Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78. Latin American Historic Review for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Crushed Stone by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7A. BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Brazil: One of the Leading Producers of Natural Stones Worldwide
Market Trends
B. Market Analytics
Table 80. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81. Brazilian Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Internacional De Ceramica SA DE CV – A Major Mexico-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 82. Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 83. Rest of Latin American Historic Review for Crushed Stone Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 194 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 197)
The United States (32)
Canada (2)
Europe (113)
France (3)
Germany (9)
The United Kingdom (14)
Italy (22)
Spain (9)
Rest of Europe (56)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (38)
Middle East (7)
Latin America (3)
Africa (2)