I. Impact of Global Policies on the Stone Market

1. Tariff Adjustments & Price Volatility

U.S. tariff hikes (over 20% on some Indian granite, 15% on Brazilian marble) directly raised import costs by 8%-15%. EU and U.S. orders
shifted to regions with lower tariffs, forcing a restructuring of the global stone price system.

2. Supply Chain Risks & Geopolitics

Some resource-rich countries advanced stone nationalization, extending export license approval by over 30%; Red Sea shipping crises and
Suez Canal congestion stretched ocean shipping from 45 to 60-90 days, delaying projects.

II. Industry Responses: From "Single Sourcing" to "Diversified Layout"

1. Diversified Sourcing & Origins

Leading enterprises adjusted strategies: expanded procurement from emerging origins like Turkey and Vietnam, increased engineered/composite
stone ratios (e.g., Yuanda’s engineered stone accounts for 35%), and used "multi-origin + multi-category" to mitigate risks.

2. Strengthen In-House Production

Companies with independent processing bases have clear advantages. Yuanda’s 3 bases control the full process from "raw material cutting to
finished polishing"; during tariff fluctuations, it absorbs 30% of extra costs via internal optimization to stabilize delivery prices.

3. Digital Supply Chain Management

The industry accelerates tech adoption: ERP systems track global orders in real time, and blockchain traceability makes stone’s "origin-processing-shipping" fully transparent, boosting customer trust.

III. Future Trends & Customer Opportunities

1. Market Shift to the East

Stone procurement for Dubai’s high-end construction, Southeast Asia’s residential renovation, and Africa’s infrastructure grows 12%-18%
annually—emerging markets are the "growth engine".

2. Green & Sustainable Development

EU "carbon tariffs" drive transformation: low-carbon stones (e.g., recycled stone) and engineered alternatives grow 20% annually in market share; suppliers with LEED/BREEAM certifications are preferred.

3. High-Value-Added Direction

The "only selling stones" model fades. Yuanda offers one-stop services (selection + design + installation guidance).

IV. Conclusion: Stability Amid Change, Win with Foresight

The "turbulent phase" of global stone trade is both challenge and opportunity. Only enterprises like Yuanda—with global resource integration,
full-industry-chain resilience, and digital efficiency—can stand firm.

If you face tariff or supply chain issues in stone procurement, contact Yuanda Stone—we’ll tailor solutions for "origin optimization + cost control + delivery assurance" to build a stable, sustainable partnership.