International survey of the natural stone industry -- 2004
This survey constitutes the first international survey of the natural stone industry. It was designed, compiled and analyzed after much consultation and support from the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and was intended to provide a basis of understanding for where the industry was positioned globally.
There are many factors, some good and some worrisome, facing the industry today. These factors include the instability of the U.S. Dollar, trade practices, technology advances, market maturity and general growth questions; as they relate to the industry and to the global economy.