Natural Stone Slab Market Foresees Increased Adoption Owing to Rising Residential Construction Sector
Market Overview
Natural stone slabs such as granite, marble, and limestone
are extensively used in various construction applications including flooring,
wall cladding, building facades and countertops owing to their durability and
aesthetic appeal.Granite, in particular, remains amongst the most preferred
stone types for commercial and residential construction owing to attributes
like scratch and heat resistance. Additionally, advancements in
computer-controlled stonecutting machineries have enabled mass customization
and availability of stone slabs in various shapes, sizes and finishes as per
construction requirements.
Volatility in raw material prices, particularly for
semi-precious stone varieties poses a major challenge. For instance, petrol crisisled
disruption in mining and transportation sectors increased slab prices of stones
such as onyx and marble by over 30% during 2024-2025 period. This impacted
demand from price sensitive mid-segment construction sector adversely.
Segment
Analysis
The Asia Pacific region is expected to observe the fastest
growth in the natural stone slabs market over the forecast period. This is
attributed to growing construction activities and rising infrastructure
development projects in countries like China and India. India especially is
projected to witness substantial growth in demand for natural stone slabs as it
aims to boost its infrastructure through initiatives like 'Housing for All by
2022'. North America currently holds a significant share in the market and is
considered a mature market. However, ongoing restorative activities in
historical buildings and monuments are expected to support demand in the
region. Increased spending on luxurious home décor and real estate in Western
Europe has made it a major regional market for natural stone slabs.
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