The result was a narrowing of the U.S. stone trade imbalance, though it remained vast at 21 to 1, with the country importing $230.3 million in countertop materials against the $11.2 million it shipped out. Canada remained the dominant destination by a wide margin, receiving nearly $8 million in stone products, or roughly 71% of all U.S. exports.
U.S. countertop material imports collapsed in February 2026, with total customs value falling to $230.3 million — a 29.2% drop from February 2025 and a marked acceleration from January's 14.5% year-over-year decline.
U.S. stone exports totaled $9.9 million in January 2026, a 23% decline from $12.9 million in January 2025. Canada remained the dominant destination, receiving $6.5 million in stone products, or roughly two-thirds of all U.S. exports.
Our Monthly breakdown of the USITC import data covering natural stone, engineered quartz and quartzite, including year-over-year comparisons, top source countries and how tariffs are shifting the competitive landscape for U.S. fabricators.
The global stone market is dynamic and diverse, with various countries demonstrating distinct preferences for different types of stone while meeting their construction, decoration and industrial needs.
The global stone industry is a massive, intricate network of trade and commerce, with countries importing various types of stones to meet their construction, decoration and industrial needs
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At this time each year, the Stone World editorial department receives the year-end stone import and export statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
