Market Overview
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Granite Prices in North America
In United States, the Granite Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increasing production costs and robust industrial activity.
Granite production costs increased during Q4 2025, influenced by a 2.7% CPI rise in December and 3.0% PPI increase in November.
The Granite Price Index outlook was tempered by a decline in consumer confidence to 89.1 in December 2025.
Granite demand was supported by a 2.0% rise in industrial production in December 2025, indicating expanding activity.
Residential granite demand was bolstered by a 3.3% increase in retail sales during November 2025.
A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 supported consumer spending, but also increased labor costs for granite.
Rising inflation, evidenced by 2.7% CPI in December 2025, elevated overall granite production and supply costs.
Higher input costs for granite, indicated by 3.0% PPI in November 2025, impacted purchase prices for downstream industries.
Why did the price of Granite change in December 2025 in North America?
Granite production costs rose due to a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025, impacting supply expenses.
Industrial production expanded by 2.0% in December 2025, boosting granite demand in construction sectors.
Consumer confidence declined to 89.1 in December 2025, influencing the Granite Price Index outlook.
Granite Prices in APAC
In China, the Granite Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by declining producer prices in December 2025.
Granite production costs declined in Q4 2025, as producer prices fell by -1.9% in December 2025.
Industrial demand for Granite expanded in December 2025, supported by 5.2% growth in industrial production.
Consumer-driven Granite demand was subdued in Q4 2025, with retail sales growing only 0.9% in December 2025.
Low consumer confidence, at 90.30 points in November 2025, impacted residential construction and renovation.
The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating robust activity in Granite-utilizing sectors.
Low inflation, with CPI at 0.8% in December 2025, contributed to stable operational costs for Granite.
Unemployment remained moderate at 5.1% in December 2025, affecting consumer and business spending.
The Granite Price Index reflected a challenging environment in Q4 2025, balancing cost reductions and varied demand.
Why did the price of Granite change in December 2025 in APAC?
Falling producer prices, down -1.9% in December 2025, reduced Granite costs.
Robust industrial production, up 5.2% in December 2025, supported industrial demand.
Subdued retail sales, growing 0.9% in December 2025, dampened consumer demand.
Granite Prices in Europe
In Germany, the Granite Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025.
Granite production costs experienced downward pressure in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index decreased by 2.5% year-over-year.
The Granite demand outlook remained subdued in Q4 2025, with the Manufacturing Index contracting in December 2025.
Construction production in Germany rose in October 2025 but then fell in November 2025, impacting Granite consumption.
Natural gas prices in Germany showed a slight downward trend in 2025, offering some relief to energy-intensive production.
Retail sales grew by 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, providing limited support for residential renovation demand.
A 6.2% unemployment rate in December 2025 dampened consumer spending on discretionary home improvement projects.
Consumer confidence remained significantly pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, affecting large purchase decisions.
Why did the price of Granite change in December 2025 in Europe?
Weakened demand resulted from the Manufacturing Index contracting in Germany during December 2025.
Producer input costs declined, as the Producer Price Index decreased by 2.5% in December 2025.
Consumer confidence remained significantly pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, reducing discretionary spending.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Granite Prices in North America
In the United States, the Granite Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
Granite production costs increased due to a 2.6 % rise in the Producer Price Index in August 2025.
The Consumer Price Index increased by 3.0 % in September 2025, impacting granite operational costs.
Retail sales grew by 5.42 % in September 2025, indicating robust consumer spending for home improvements.
A low unemployment rate of 4.3 % in September 2025 supported consumer income and discretionary spending.
Industrial production saw a slight 0.1 % increase in September 2025, limiting growth in commercial granite applications.
Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, potentially dampening future granite demand for renovations.
The Granite Price Forecast suggests continued upward pressure due to persistent inflation in production inputs.
Why did the price of Granite change in September 2025 in North America?
Rising input costs, evidenced by a 2.6 % PPI increase in August 2025, pushed granite production expenses higher.
A 3.0% CPI increase in September 2025 contributed to elevated operational costs for granite quarrying and processing.
Despite mixed demand signals, cost-push inflation from macroeconomic factors primarily influenced granite price trends.
Granite Prices in APAC
In China, the Granite Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by deflationary pressures and contracting manufacturing.
Granite production costs decreased in September 2025, influenced by a -2.3 % decline in the Producer Price Index.
Granite demand outlook is mixed, with consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 indicating consumer pessimism.
Retail sales grew 3.0 % year-over-year in September 2025, supporting some residential and commercial renovation demand.
Industrial Production expanded 6.5 % year-over-year in September 2025, potentially boosting demand for industrial projects.
The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling a broader slowdown in construction-related sectors.
Deflationary pressures, with CPI at -0.3 % year-over-year in September 2025, reflected weak consumer demand.
Granite price forecast suggests continued downward pressure due to overall economic headwinds and weak consumer sentiment.
Why did the price of Granite change in September 2025 in APAC?
Producer Price Index declined -2.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing input costs for granite production.
Consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 indicated reduced discretionary spending on granite home improvements.
The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling a slowdown in construction and industrial demand.
Granite Prices in Europe
In Germany, the Granite Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by contracting construction activity.
Granite production costs saw downward pressure from a 1.7% decline in producer prices in September 2025.
Granite demand outlook remained weak due to contracting construction and declining private consumption in Q3 2025.
Germany's Manufacturing Index was Contracting in Q3 2025, signaling reduced industrial investment for granite.
Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, dampening demand for construction materials like granite.
European natural gas spot prices eased in Q3 2025, offering some relief to energy-intensive granite processing.
Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, marginally supporting residential granite demand amidst overall weakness.
The unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3% in September 2025, impacting consumer confidence and spending.
Why did the price of Granite change in September 2025 in Europe?
Construction activity in Germany contracted in Q3 2025, with new orders declining, reducing granite demand.
Producer prices declined 1.7% in September 2025, driven by lower energy costs, easing granite production expenses.
Germany's industrial production fell 1.0% in September 2025, reflecting broader economic weakness and lower material demand.
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Product Description
Granite is a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase, with minor amounts of mica or amphibole. It forms through the slow crystallization of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's crust, resulting in its characteristic interlocking mineral structure.
This rock is valued for its exceptional hardness, durability, and high load-bearing strength, alongside its resistance to abrasion, heat, and weathering. Its aesthetic appeal is derived from distinctive, variegated patterns and a wide spectrum of colors from individual mineral crystals. Major applications include dimensional stone for building facades, kitchen countertops, tile, paving, and architectural monuments, where both its functional longevity and natural beauty are utilized.
