Occupying the first place in the world ranking in geological diversity with more than 1,200 varieties of materials, Brazilian natural stones will be highlighted during the Casa Brasil New York 2022 show that is taking place between May 11th and 25th.

The action takes place through It's Natural - Brazilian Natural Stone, a program to promote exports of Brazilian natural stone

The Brazilian Center of Natural Stones Exporters (Centrorochas) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) will take 12 natural stone companies to Mexico on a trade mission that will take place on August 9 and 10, 2023.

The recurring meeting of the It's Natural - Brazilian Natural Stone Management Committee, an export incentive program developed by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stone Exporters (Centrorochas) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), held on June 1, 2022 was marked by the deliberation of new actions.

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

A new global Natural Stone Pavilion with stone exhibitors in partnership with five leading industry international associations, including Centrorochas (Brazil), Assimagra (Portugal), Green Marble Association (Greece), Confindustria Marmomacchine Association (Italy) and Istanbul Mineral Exports Association IMIB (Turkey), will be featured at StonExpo 2023. 

Thus, Milanez & Milaneze, the company that organizes the Vitoria Stone Fair, in consultation and with the consent of its partners – Union of Ornamental Stone, Lime and Limestone Industries of the State of Espírito Santo (Sindirochas), Brazilian Center of Ornamental Stone Exporters (Centrorochas) and Marble and Granite Technological Center (Cetemag) –, announces the postponement of the event that was scheduled for the period from February 15 to 18, 2022, in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

The competition, held by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stones Exporters (Centrorochas), the World Natural Stone Association (Wonasa) and Vitoria Stone Fair, aimed at contributing to the improvement of the training of new professionals for the use of natural stones. 

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.

 After a positive number reached out in 2021, when it hit an all-time record with exports, the Brazilian stone sector will export 1.28 billion dollars in 2022. The data was released by the Brazilian Center of Nature Stone Exporters (Centrorochas) pointing out a decrease of 4% relating to the previous year. One of the reasons was the logistical challenges.