The 24th China Xiamen International Stone Fair will take place on March 16-19, 2024 at Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center (XICEC). Xiamen Stone Fair 2024 is expanding its scale up to 191,000 sq.m. which will definitely hit a record. We are expecting a huge gathering of the global stone industry to shape the future.
An open-up opportunity into a broader circle within the industry
While the international trade is recovering, it is vital for stone community to have close interactions and frequent exchanges, especially by face-to-face communication to obtain prompt information. Xiamen Stone Fair 2024 provides an open-up platform to meet the trends of industrial upgrading, standardization and sustainable development. Take a sneak peek of each exhibition area.
International Area – Return
Total space up to 40,000m2
Estimated 450 exhibiting companies
During Xiamen Stone Fair 2023, most of national delegations and international exhibitors have confirmed their participation in 2024, and immediately took actions to prepare the exhibition afterwards. It is expected that exhibitors from Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Africa, North America, Oceania and other regions will bring their latest stone varieties and advanced machinery to Xiamen in 2024. As of now, the number of confirmed individual exhibitors from India, Greece, Vietnam rank among the top three.
Domestic Stone Area – Expansion
Total space up to 64,000m2
Estimated 720 exhibiting companies
In this must-visit area, there are 3 highlights including showcasing new quarries, providing high quality services in full course and enhancing brand awareness. In 2024, hall C3a (3F of Hall C) will be open to exhibitors who mainly focus on quarry, foreign trade and semi-finished and finished products as a negotiation and transaction platform.
Machinery & Tools Area – Hall B8 is added
Total space up to 54,000m2
Estimated 630 exhibiting companies
In 2024, this exhibition area will be expanded as well by adding hall B8 for the first time. Machinery & tools area has always been a bustling place during the fair where you can find equipment and tools in the field from cutting, polishing, carving to maintenance. More machinery manufacturers, foreign trade service providers and supporting suppliers will add buzz to the exhibition. The high-speed iteration of products can not only effectively serve the whole industry, but also actively lead and promote the high-quality development.
Artificial Stone Area – Optimization
Total space up to 13,000m2
Estimated 120 exhibiting companies
New building material such as sintered stone, terrazo, artificial quartz is an important part of sustainable exploration in the stone industry. The artificial stone area in Xiamen Stone Fair 2024 will be optimized in hall A6 to A8 to gather leading brands and quality products to infuse the market with vitality.
Outdoor Area – Upgrading
Total space up to 14,000m2
Estimated 80 exhibiting companies
The outdoor area in Hall W is a hub of raw blocks of natural stone and large equipment. Quarry owners from home and abroad will exhibit the newly exploited raw marble and granite here, and will wait for those who have cooperation intentions such as investment, agency and promotion. The technology and equipment necessary for the construction and renovation of green quarries will also be displayed here.
Design Area – Dedicated Hall D
The newly constructed exhibition hall of XICEC has been put into use and numbered as “D”, which perfectly matches the keyword “Design”. In 2024, the two major design exhibitions with “Habitat” and “Product” as the core will be upgraded again to link stone and design, and anticipate industry trends from a cross-board perspective. Curators who are specialized in interior design, product design and architecture will also bring innovative works to inspire and activate the industry.
