The 26th China Xiamen International Stone Fair, held from 16–19 March 2026, has recently wrapped up, once again solidifying its reputation as the world’s premier event for the stone and stone-tech industries. With the inspiring theme "KEEP PASSION", the global stone community came together in full force to celebrate innovation, design, and collaboration.
Exhibition scale
This year’s edition shattered all expectations. Spanning a massive 191,000 square metres of exhibition space, the fair brought together over 2,000 brands from 40 countries and regions. 300 international exhibitors participated—from industry key players in Italy, Turkey, Brazil, Greece, Egypt, Iran, and Portugal to fast-growing markets such as Cambodia, India, and Vietnam.
Chinese exhibitors truly stepped into the spotlight with remarkable leaps in quality, design, innovation, and presentation. Whether in material application, sustainable manufacturing, digital transformation, or brand storytelling, Chinese exhibitors showcased a new level of sophistication and global competitiveness, earning enthusiastic recognition from international buyers.
Global attendance
The fair recorded over 154,000 visits from more than 122 countries and regions over the four days. Buyers, designers, architects, and visionaries flooded every hall and aisle, all searching for the next big thing.
The international vibe was remarkably strong, with surging attendance from markets including India, Russia, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Brazil, Italy, and Singapore. Connections were made, deals were sealed, and partnerships were born. This growing international presence reaffirmed Xiamen Stone Fair’s standing as a premier global hub for sourcing, networking, and industry collaboration.
Design, trend, insight, and what’s next
The Design Area in Halls A7 and A8 buzzed with creativity. Top-class architects, interior designers, and stone brands collaborated to deliver habitat spaces and product installations that captivated global audiences. Xiamen Habitat Design and Life Festival and Stone Infinite Product Design Show left design enthusiasts absolutely spellbound, proving that natural stone is both a material and an inspiration.
The 5th Natural Stone Varieties Collection presented over 400 stunning samples of marble, granite, limestone, quartzite, and beyond, revealing the hottest trends shaping 2026. "Launch Out @XSF" provided a dynamic platform for 43 exhibitors to unveil 59 new products and technologies across 5 specialised segments this year. Simultaneously, the WSC - Educational Sessions packed the house with industry leaders exploring the future of the stone industry.
The passion lives on
With the continued support and enthusiasm of the global stone community, Xiamen Stone Fair 2026 has once again set new benchmarks for excellence. The 4-day event was an exhibition and a celebration of the industry. The passion is strong, and the future will be brighter than ever.
Explore highlights and register for Xiamen Stone Fair 2027 (March 16–19) at: www.stonefair.org.cn.
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