Positive trend for Italian marble exports continues despite domestic demand down
In 2012 Italy exported stone for a value of 1,810,421,274 Eurosfor a total of 4,178,259 tons, recording an increase of +9,8% in value and +4,17% in quantity compared to 2011, returning to 2005 volumes and values.
The national statistics processed by the Internazionale Marmi e Macchine research office, based on Istat, emphasize how in its exports of quality materials (marble, granite, travertine and other stones, both raw materials and finished products, and excluding chips, slates and powders) the best performance is shown by marble, both raw materials and finished products, for which increases are recorded both in terms of value and quantity.