For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, the Marble Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by increased input costs and recovering construction.
• Marble production costs increased, with the Producer Price Index rising 2.6 percent by August 2025, impacting overall supply expenses.
• Demand for Marble was mixed; strong retail sales contrasted with declining consumer confidence in September 2025.
• Construction spending, a primary Marble demand driver, recovered in August and September 2025 after an initial July weakening.
• The Consumer Price Index increased 3.0 percent by September 2025, contributing to higher operational costs for marble processing.
• Robust retail sales, up 5.42 percent year-over-year in September 2025, supported residential marble demand for home improvements.
• A low unemployment rate of 4.3 percent in September 2025 indicated strong consumer spending capacity, positively affecting marble demand.
• Industrial production showed a slight 0.1 percent year-over-year increase in September 2025, suggesting limited growth in marble-consuming sectors.
Why did the price of Marble change in September 2025 in North America?
• Rising input costs, with PPI up 2.6 percent by August 2025, pressured marble prices upward.
• Strong retail sales, up 5.42 percent in September 2025, and recovering construction supported demand.
• Moderate inflation, CPI up 3.0 percent by September 2025, increased operational expenses for marble quarrying and processing.
APAC
• In China, the Marble Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak consumer and industrial demand.
• The Marble Price Forecast indicates continued downward pressure due to persistent deflationary trends in September 2025.
• Marble Production Cost Trend declined, influenced by a 2.3% fall in producer prices year-over-year in September 2025.
• Marble Demand Outlook was bearish, as the Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling reduced activity.
• Consumer confidence remained low at 89.6 in September 2025, suppressing discretionary spending on marble.
• Despite a 6.5% year-over-year rise in industrial production in September 2025, overall market sentiment remained cautious.
• Retail sales increased by 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, offering some support to consumer-driven applications.
• Deflationary pressures, with CPI falling 0.3% year-over-year in September 2025, impacted consumer purchasing power.
Why did the price of Marble change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing consumer purchasing power for marble.
• Producer Price Index declined 2.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reflecting weak demand from downstream industries.
• The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower demand.
Europe
• In Germany, the Marble Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, reflecting weak industrial and construction demand.
• Marble production costs decreased in Q3 2025 as producer prices declined by 1.7% in September 2025, due to lower energy prices.
• Overall Marble demand outlook remained subdued in Q3 2025, with the Manufacturing Index contracting across Germany.
• Industrial production in Germany declined by 1.0% in September 2025, negatively impacting commercial and infrastructure marble consumption.
• The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, increasing operational costs for marble quarrying and transportation.
• Construction production dropped in Q3 2025, directly reducing demand for marble in new building projects.
• Spot natural gas prices for Europe eased in Q3 2025, contributing to lower energy inputs for marble processing.
• The Marble Price Index forecast remains challenged by persistent weak demand and broader industrial slowdown in Q3 2025.
Why did the price of Marble change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Producer prices declined by 1.7% in September 2025, due to lower energy costs, reducing marble production expenses.
• Industrial production fell 1.0% in September 2025, alongside a contracting Manufacturing Index, weakening marble demand.
• Construction production dropped in Q3 2025, directly impacting marble consumption in new builds and renovation projects.
