EXPORT TRENDS
India is amongst the leading exporter countries of stones in the world, being a close competitor to China and Italy who are the leaders.
|
Dimensional Stone Exports from India (Million Rupees)
| CAPEXIL Description |
2004-05 |
2005-05 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
2009-10* |
| Grand Total |
36416.20 |
45619.79 |
62024.01 |
60715.84 |
62291.01 |
63800.00 |
|
Granite and Products
|
27257.99 |
34904.91 |
47248.42 |
42874.85 |
48149.00 |
50508.00 |
|
Marble and Products
|
1766.33 |
1668.91 |
1784.73 |
2914.21 |
2293.40 |
1889.00 |
| Slatestone |
1931.25 |
2107.40 |
2350.41 |
2110.10 |
2072.05 |
2417.00 |
| other stones
products |
5505.63 |
6937.57 |
10640.45 |
12816.68 |
9776.56 |
8986.00 |
*estimates
Source: CAPEXIL
Indian Stone Exports comprise mainly Granite Cut Blocks,
Granite Slabs and Tiles. The share of marble, slate and sandstone are steadily
increasing for the past few years. The major importers of Indian stones are USA,
Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Germany and China.