According to the latest statistics from Centrorochas, Brazilian exports in the first six months of 2023 decreased in value by 13.44% compared to the same period in 2022, reaching about 549 million dollars. Similarly, foreign sales were also not positive in quantities that decreased, in the same period considered, by 15.1% compared to the first six months of 2022.

Interestingly, 83% of all Brazilian exports of ornamental stones come from the State of Espirito Santo and in the first six months of 2023, the average price per ton of total Brazilian natural stone exports (US $ 599.84 per ton) increased by 2% compared to the same period last year.