A unique quality and a wide selection of natural
stones and marble were again on display at the
international junction of trade routes, Istanbul.
NATURAL STONE has generated so far, a big percent of
the export-import business in the region with
increasing volumes year by year.
The
obligatory destination for contractors, builders,
manufacturers&exporters, architects, designers as
well as importers attracted more than 500 hundred
exhibitors with 70 firms from 7 countries directly
represented. (i.e. Italy, India, China, Brazil,
Iran, Korea, Israel) On an area of 25,462 sqm in
addition to the block zone, 25.000 visitors could
see an unmatched spectrum of natural stone, marble,
granite, travertine as well as machinery, equipment,
tools and accessories for the industry. Leading
representatives of the building sector from the
countries which hold the most of natural stone
reserves of the world, take part in this successful
commercial platform every year. Gathering the
Turkish and foreign authorities, associations and
federations globally, NATURAL STONE features as
usual, a number of international projects and new
business connections within a highly professional
context.
In Turkey, export in the stone
industry proceeds in a manner characterized by
periodic doublings. Exports targets for natural
stone and marble are forecasted to reach $2.5
billion by 2010. Already in 2008, 2.316 billion
worth natural stone, marble, granite, travertine and
products has been sold out in international markets.
The unquestionable quality and the vibrant colors of
the materials that meet extremely diverse
architectural trends, offered at highly competitive
prices, confirm the growing acceptance of Turkish
stones and marble in the world. It can be said that
Turkey has achieved superiority when the good
infrastructure system, institutional supports, high
level of professionalism and the verified
availability of exclusive materials are considered.
NATURAL STONE opens the doors to this huge market
every year setting the stage for business tie-ups
that guarantee continuity.
Just
as every year, 2173 buyers visited NATURAL STONE
2008 within the Trade Mission Program which
encompassed 28 countries. NATURAL STONE is
organized within the supports of the Association of
Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters (IMIB),
Istanbul Marble Association (IMD), Undersecretariat
of Foreign Trade (DTM) and the Associazione Italiana
Marmomacchine. The delegates of a number of sectoral
unions also make their presence at the fair.
THE GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF STONES OPENS IN
NOVEMBER 2009
Natural Stone will be traveling
around the world in 2009: Its effective promotion
will be carried out in the Middle East, the U.S.A.,
Europe, Russia, the Far East and the C.I.S.
countries. The fair will attract thousands of
professionals to Istanbul. 600 domestic and
international companies are expected to come
together with 27.500 professional visitors on an
area of 80.000 sqm between the dates, November
05-08, 2009.
The
obligatory destination for contractors, builders,
manufacturers&exporters, architects, designers as
well as importers attracted more than 500 hundred
exhibitors with 70 firms from 7 countries directly
represented. (i.e. Italy, India, China, Brazil,
Iran, Korea, Israel) On an area of 25,462 sqm in
addition to the block zone, 25.000 visitors could
see an unmatched spectrum of natural stone, marble,
granite, travertine as well as machinery, equipment,
tools and accessories for the industry. Leading
representatives of the building sector from the
countries which hold the most of natural stone
reserves of the world, take part in this successful
commercial platform every year. Gathering the
Turkish and foreign authorities, associations and
federations globally, NATURAL STONE features as
usual, a number of international projects and new
business connections within a highly professional
context. 
Just
as every year, 2173 buyers visited NATURAL STONE
2008 within the Trade Mission Program which
encompassed 28 countries. 
