For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Granite Prices in North America
- In United States, the Granite Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by rising extraction costs.
- The Granite Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0% year-over-year.
- Consumer prices increased 3.3% in March 2026, elevating heavy freight and transportation expenses for dense materials.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting the Granite Demand Outlook for commercial construction projects.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, ensuring steady processing capacity for raw stone blocks.
- Retail sales climbed 4.0% in March 2026, reflecting strong consumer spending at home improvement centers.
- A low 4.3% unemployment rate in March 2026 sustained household income security for major renovation projects.
- Consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, driving discretionary capital outlays for premium natural stone.
- Housing starts strengthened in March 2026, though declining building permits impacted the Granite Price Forecast.
Why did the price of Granite change in March 2026 in North America?
- Rising producer prices in March 2026 directly inflated energy-intensive quarrying and cutting expenses for fabricators.
- Strengthened residential construction activity in March 2026 drove higher consumption of building materials across markets.
- Expanding manufacturing activity in March 2026 increased investments in commercial real estate and infrastructure projects.
Granite Prices in APAC
- In China, the Granite Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by rising industrial production costs.
- The Granite Production Cost Trend increased as China recorded a 0.5% PPI YoY rise in March 2026.
- A 1.0% CPI YoY increase in March 2026 supported stable household renovation budgets and the Granite Demand Outlook.
- Robust industrial production grew 5.7% YoY in March 2026, driving heavy machinery usage for Granite processing.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, correlating with increased commercial construction and structural Granite applications.
- Retail sales grew 1.7% YoY and unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026, dampening luxury Granite purchases.
- The consumer confidence index hit 91.6 in February 2026, further constraining premium residential Granite countertop installations.
- International demand and overall Chinese Granite export shipments strengthened in March 2026, elevating the Granite Price Forecast.
- Real estate investment and new commercial property sales weakened in Q1 2026, impacting domestic Granite consumption.
Why did the price of Granite change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Rising industrial costs pushed prices upward as the PPI increased 0.5% YoY in March 2026.
- Strong international demand for Chinese monumental and building Granite elevated market prices in March 2026.
- Robust industrial production grew 5.7% YoY in March 2026, increasing heavy machinery Granite processing expenses.
Granite Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Granite Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by strengthened building construction orders.
- The Granite Demand Outlook improved during January-March 2026 as civil engineering new orders surged in February 2026.
- The Granite Production Cost Trend declined in March 2026, reflecting a -0.2% drop in producer prices.
- The Granite Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026 because consumer inflation increased by 2.7% year-over-year.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, which supported commercial real estate development and granite material usage.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026, reflecting flat activity in heavy construction material manufacturing.
- Retail sales grew by 0.7% in February 2026, which supported steady investments in retail space expansions.
- A stable 4.2% unemployment rate in February 2026 provided job security for premium home remodeling investments.
- Consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026, causing households to delay expensive custom granite countertop upgrades.
Why did the price of Granite change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Building construction and civil engineering orders surged in February 2026, driving strong granite material consumption.
- Consumer inflation rose by 2.7% in March 2026, which increased operational and transportation quarrying expenses.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, accelerating commercial construction activity and granite material procurement.
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.
