PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1376168
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1376168
The global marble market size is expected to reach USD 92.23 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc..The market is anticipated to grow on account of the rising product popularity as a result of the increasing purchasing power of consumers and their willingness to pay premium prices for natural and long-lasting stone floorings for residential and commercial structures. The market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period as a result of the increasing product use for interior decoration of facilities, such as religious centers, hotels, and, museums. Marble is becoming increasingly popular owing to its durability, strength, and polished finish.
Marble is a rock generated from the metamorphism of calcite with additional impurities, such as quartz, graphite, mica, and clay. China, Italy, Turkey, India, and Spain are among the leading marble-producing countries, accounting for a substantial share of the global production. Italy was the leading exporter in 2022, followed by China and India. The United States and China are major importers of marble products. The U.S. is one of the major markets on account of its highly developed economy, growing construction spending combined with a highly skilled workforce, and R&D initiatives to encourage product innovation. Major cities including Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Macon are witnessing a surge in residential and commercial building construction.
However, due to the strong demand for marble and limited deposits of high-quality marble, several areas are concerned about resource depletion. Moreover, quarrying and processing procedures can have negative environmental consequences like habitat damage, deforestation, and landscape distortion along with that, the energy-intensive nature of marble processing adds to carbon emissions causing environmental degradation. Manufacturers in the market are aiming to achieve optimum business growth and a strong market position through the implementation of various strategies, such as acquisition, joint venture, production capacity expansion, new product development, promotion of key product brands, and significant investments in research & development.