Veronafiere With MS Marmomacc + Samoter Africa Experiences Growth of up to 15% by 2020
VERONA, ITALY -- The Egyptian marble, granite and alabaster sector now ranks eighth in the world, with exports of stone materials up by 490% in quantity over the last eight years. Despite the slight downturn in 2015 (-3% for exports) following the drop in demand from China, the sector is likely to grow by 15% over the next four years, with production increasing by 2020 to 650,000 tons. This emerges from the marble and stones in Egypt Report, which will be presented in Cairo during the third edition of MS Marmomacc + Samoter Africa, alongside the second edition of Projex Africa, the two events dedicated to the construction world scheduled in Egypt's capital on December 10th to 13th.
Local partners Art Line and Expolink joined Veronafiere in organizing events on the opposite shore of the Mediterranean highlighting expertise in sectors such as natural stone, earth moving machinery and sustainable construction, as well as accompanying more than 40 international companies into the market. With over 100 exhibitors from Egypt, Italy, China, Brazil, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Germany and Turkey, three halls and a show area of 6,000 square meters, the event is already a landmark for the sector in Africa. Its role is equally emphasized by the presence at the inauguration on Saturday of Tarek Kabir, the Egyptian Minister for trade and industry.