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Stone from January to September 2007
2007 should encompass a transition phase and certain changes in the stone industry. This transition relates a change from a period of considerable growth in world demand(Granite Countertops), existing between 2002 and 2006 and essentially driven by China and the United States, to a less dynamic period in the next five years, when competition on the international market will no doubt be more tenacious Exports Report Nº 30/2007 of the Abirochas Brazilian Association of Ornamental Stone Industry states that during the previously mentioned period, Brazilian exports reached the figure of 823.57 million dollars(Granite), and 1,901,960 tonnes of stone products were marketed. Compared to the same period in 2006, it showed an increase of 5.35% in value and -1.75% in quantity. The main export products continue to be polished granite slabs, unprocessed granite blocks and slabs, slate tiles and slabs, foliated quartzite slabs (Countertops) and pieces of soapstone (Granite Countertops). The most significant variations in turnover were found in slate, foliated quartzite and soapstone products, which were less dependent on the US market. Consequently, the percentage of these products in the total number of Brazilian stone exports increased. It is estimated that by the end of 2007, these products will have reached a figure of 9%, 4% and 2%, respectively. (Tombstone) Imports The growth rates of Brazilian ornamental stone imports, both in value and quantity, continue to be higher than the exports. From January to September 2007, imports totalled 30.23 million dollars and 56,669 tonnes, which represented an increase of 42.0% and 23.45% respectively with regard to the same period of 2006. The polished marble slabs and other limestone rocks (Granite) totalled 73.6% of imports. The main countries of origin are Spain, Italy and Greece, with a more limited participation of Turkey(Countertops), China, Egypt and others.
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