ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s overture to introduce a National Marble Policy aimed at tapping the country\u2019s vast marble reserves for local use and export promotion, Pakistan\u2019s marble is witnessing strong demand from China. Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) official told Gwadar Pro that Chinese buyers remain a key destination for Pakistani stone exports, even amid challenges like higher shipment costs. He said the demand from China continues to be resilient, providing Pakistan with a unique opportunity to strengthen its foothold in one of the world\u2019s largest stone markets. DNA
\n\u201cPakistan could capture even greater market share in China and beyond if processing was localised and supported with better infrastructure. Mechanised mining has created a complete value chain \u2014 from extraction to processing \u2014 which allows our products to compete internationally\u201d, he added.
\nWith proper finishing and value addition, Pakistani stone could penetrate premium global markets as well. He said kitchen slabs sold in America\u2019s outlets retail for thousands of dollars but if Pakistan processes its granite and marble with the right technology, the same demand can be tapped in China and the West.
\nHe highlighted that industrial clusters, such as Marble City in Risalpur where 80 units are operational, are playing a central role in making Pakistani stone products export-ready. The official emphasized that new machinery for on-site crushing, cutting, and polishing had brought production standards closer to international benchmarks.
\nHe said mechanised mining would allow Pakistan not only to reduce dependence on raw stone exports but also to fully leverage the surging demand in China and other global markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s overture to introduce a National Marble Policy aimed at tapping the country\u2019s vast marble reserves for local use and export promotion, Pakistan\u2019s marble is witnessing strong demand from China. Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) official told Gwadar Pro that Chinese buyers remain a key destination for Pakistani stone exports, even amid challenges like […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-513858","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n