Key takeaway: The US engineered stone market is expanding but import-reliant, with sourcing radically shifted from China to India due to tariffs. Porcelain slab offers high domestic growth.

What happened

A new report forecasts US countertop demand rising to 1.1 billion sq ft by 2026. Engineered stone surpassed laminate in 2021 and is projected to grow 9.6% yearly. Porcelain slab is the fastest-growing material. Tariffs over 200% on China caused quartz slab imports from China to fall below 1 million sq m by 2021, with India now the top supplier.

Commercial note

For US importers and fabricators: Sourcing dynamics have decisively shifted. India is now the primary quartz slab supplier, with Turkey also significant. Porcelain slab presents a major domestic growth opportunity. Stay informed on potential policy changes affecting these supply chains.

Why it matters for importers, fabricators, and project buyers

This signals robust demand but altered global supply routes. Fabricators must adapt sourcing strategies away from Chinese quartz. The strong growth of porcelain slab indicates a rising market segment for distributors to stock.

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Sources

• Freedonia Group: Engineered Stone Leads US Countertop Market, Porcelain Slab Fastest Growing (builderonline.com)