In a challenging scenario, the Brazilian natural stone industry recorded revenues of USD 1.11 billion in exports in 2023. The data is provided by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stone Exporters (Centrorochas). The figure reflects the resilience of the sector, which, after meeting pent-up demand in the post-pandemic period, keeps facing old problems such as logistical obstacles.

Brazil is about to lead natural beauty enthusiasts on a fascinating journey in the next edition of Marmomac, the most important world fair dedicated to the entire stone production chain, which takes place from September 26th to 29th in Verona, Italy.

Portobello Grupo has officially kicked-off production activities at its business unit Portobello America’s recently built plant, located in Baxter, TN, on July 21, 2023. 

International journalists will attend Cachoeiro Stone Fair, from August 22nd to 25th, in the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, in the state of Espírito Santo. 

With the beauty and the composition of the booths established with variety and elegance of natural stones with green-yellow DNA, the Brazilian Pavilion at Coverings 2023 has attracted qualified visitors during the largest and most traditional fair of the coverings sector in North America for the Brazilian market, which was held until April 21st, in Orlando, FL. 

Stone World had the opportunity to talk to Tales Machado, president of Centrorochas, to learn more about the current state of the stone industry in Brazil

See some of the scenes from the 2019 Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil.