Natural stone sector grows despite U.S. tariffs, but declines in granite and marble exports raise concerns
Data shows that sales were directly impacted by tariffs imposed by the United States, with significant drops in exports of granite and marble. Despite this challenging scenario, the sector has been mainly driven by...
Stone Core 2025 brings together industry leaders and defines strategic directions for the natural stone sector
Held in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, the second edition of the event gathered more than 70 participants, establishing itself as Brazil’s premier forum for strategic planning and integration within the natural stone sector. The third...
Natural stone sector brings strategic agendas to the vice president of Brazil in an official meeting in Brasília
An institutional meeting led by Centrorochas, Sindirochas, and Marmomac Brazil reinforces the economic importance of the sector and presented key priorities to the federal government. The Brazilian natural stone sector was in Brasília on...
Brazilian stone industry improves dialogue and opens new avenues for cooperation during mission to the USA
The program further established the positioning of Brazilian natural stones as a critical and essential non-metallic mineral for the U.S. residential construction segment. The work now continues in Brazil, with plans for discussions in...
Brazil speeds up creation of natural stone hub in the United Arab Emirates
Sectoral initiatives in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in October strengthen the internationalization strategy for the industry. Details about the hub’s governance will be presented at the 2nd edition of Stone Core in November. ...
Brazil makes history at Marmomac Italy 2025 with an exclusive hall and a strong institutional presence
For the first time in Marmomac’s 59 years of history, a country had an exclusive hall. Brazil achieved this feat and strengthened its presence with business deals, innovation, sustainability, and design, generating projected sales...
From Washington to Orlando: Brazilian natural stones inspire North American design
With a tour that strengthens connections between the Brazilian industry and big names in luxury design and construction in the United States, Brazil showcases the creative power, versatility, and sustainability of its natural stones...
Ornare showroom in Dubai set to showcase Brazilian natural stones
A meeting with the brand’s Middle East executive strengthens Centrorochas’ logistics hub initiative and opens doors for collaboration. On October 3, the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) met with Carina Fontes, partner of...
Dubai luxury developer shows interest in Brazilian stones for high-end projects
In a meeting with Alpago Properties, Centrorochas reinforces its premium market positioning and supports the creation of a logistics hub in the Middle East Facing a scarcity of noble materials in the Arab...
Brazil aims at a promising future in the middle east as centrorochas positions the stone sector at the core of its strategy
During a meeting in Dubai, the association presented its action plan to expand the presence of Brazilian natural stones in the Middle East, highlighting the creation of a local logistics hub. With its...














