The 18th edition of the Xiamen Stone Fair (XSF) was highlighted by the introduction of hundreds of new products and designs into the market. Participants gained business contacts, industry insight, and trade opportunity.

From 6 to 9 March 2018, the stone industry united in Xiamen, China to encounter the awe-inspiring design potential and growing market-interest in stone.  XSF had a total exhibition space of more than 180, 000 m2. All-time high participation numbers were established with 150,319 professional buyers from 146 countries and more than 2,000 exhibitors from 56 countries. 

The Xiamen Stone show carries on its designation as the most important  international event in the industry. 29,513 overseas buyers represented 20% of attendees. Over 45 global media and association partners cooperated to establish 11 national pavilions, and various buyers’ delegations were comprised of 500 international purchasers from 30 nations.

Both exhibitors and buyers experienced prosperity during the show this year.The large quantity of purchases reflects a solid, growing interest in stone products. Enes Taskin of Turkish company Aegean Natural Stones and Minerals stated, “Compared to other stone fairs globally, Xiamen Stone Fair is one of the best in terms of scale and level of professionalism.”

Many vendors take advantage of the high concentration of media and professional buyers at the Xiamen show and collectively launch an abundance of the newest products every year. Attendee Ricky Nayar, CEO of Atlas Granite Inc. of Canada, explained, “In today’s competitive world, one has to be constantly improving and offering new product selections. Xiamen Stone Fair comes out flying in that regard.” Many individuals like Ricky Nayar are repeat visitors, indicating that buyers’ expectations are being fulfilled.

Thanks to the efforts of the vendors - innovation, design, and product diversity have all become main features of the Xiamen Stone Fair. Evgeng Dmitriev, a buyer from the UK, stated, “It is truly an eye-opening show for stone and machinery products of almost every kind, from all parts of the world.”  Exhibitors at the show are consistently outdoing themselves in providing quality selections, and the Xiamen Stone Fair has been the platform of choice for these companies to present their latest products to the world.

The 19th China Xiamen International Stone Fair is scheduled for March 6-9, 2019 in Xiamen, China.