The festival of the Turkish natural stone industry begins on April 9

The festival of the Turkish natural stone industry begins on April 9.

Marble İzmir – 30th International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair to Bring the Industry Together from April 9 to 12, 2025

Marble İzmir – International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair is getting ready to unite the natural stone industry for the 30th time at Fuar İzmir between April 9–12, 2025. With high demand from both domestic and international markets, preparations for the fair are in full swing. Spanning over 150,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor exhibition space, more than 1,000 exhibitors are expected to participate. Marble İzmir will welcome thousands of visitors from Türkiye and across the globe over its four-day run.

Hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and organized by İZFAŞ, the countdown has begun for one of the world’s leading natural stone fairs. Machinery and technology companies, alongside natural stone producers, have already started preparing their allocated spaces. A wide variety of natural stone blocks in numerous colors and patterns will offer a visual feast to attendees, especially in the dedicated block marble area.

$20 Billion Contribution from Natural Stone to the Turkish Economy

As a member of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) since 1998, Marble İzmir plays a crucial role in enhancing Türkiye's position in the global natural stone market. The growing international interest in the fair continues to expand the industry’s global reach and reinforces Türkiye’s leadership in this field.

In its inaugural year, Türkiye’s natural stone exports stood at $77 million. Thanks to consistent growth and the fair’s contributions, exports have reached nearly $2 billion. Over the last decade, Türkiye’s rich reserves—accounting for one-third of the world’s natural stone resources—along with its variety of colors and patterns, have helped generate around $20 billion in economic impact. Marble İzmir 2025 is expected to surpass previous editions in trade volume, helping the industry reach new export milestones.

Procurement Delegations to Boost Trade Volume

Applications received through the Marble İzmir website and international representative offices have drawn the attention of buyers from 75 countries across every continent—from Australia to Italy, and China to the USA. Based on demands from Turkish Exporters’ Associations, 11 target countries have been identified for 2025: Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, France, South Korea, Iraq, Canada, Qatar, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.

Industry Leaders Join the Mega Event

The 30th Marble İzmir – International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair is held under the auspices of the Republic of Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade, hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, and organized by İZFAŞ. The event is supported by key institutions including:

Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)
Izmir Chamber of Commerce (İZTO)
Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO)
Izmir Commodity Exchange (İTB)
Aegean Exporters' Associations (EİB)
Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association (İMİB)
Denizli Exporters’ Association (DENİB)
Western Mediterranean Exporters’ Association (BAİB)

The fair is also organized in partnership with TÜMMER – The Association of Marble, Natural Stone and Machinery Manufacturers.

Extensive Exhibitor and Visitor Profile

Exhibitors at Marble İzmir will include a diverse range of sectors:

Natural stone and products
Marble and factory consumables
Marble machinery, heavy equipment, and tools
Environmental protection, recycling and recovery systems
Sectoral associations, software and IT services
Logistics and transportation services
Financial and credit institutions
Public bodies, NGOs, media organizations

The visitor profile will feature:

Natural stone processing machine and technology dealers
Wholesalers and retailers of building materials
Construction and contracting companies
Project management and consultancy firms
Architectural offices
Building inspection companies
Mining and natural stone enterprises
Construction machinery suppliers

“Different” Designs to Be Awarded

Within the scope of the fair, the 7th International Different Natural Stone Design Competition will also be held. Aimed at enhancing exports through value-added, design-driven products, this competition connects young designers with innovative companies in the industry. Unique designs that will be brought to life will be showcased at Marble İzmir. With the motto “It’s different, and it’s beautiful too,” the competition saw 892 applications, of which 25 designs will be manufactured for end users and exhibited during the 30th edition of the fair. A total of 600,000 TL in prizes will be distributed.

A Prosperous 30th Edition of Marble İzmir

Beyond its contribution to the natural stone sector and exports, Marble İzmir will provide added value to employment, tourism, accommodation, transportation, and food & beverage industries, invigorating both the local and national economy. The influx of local and international visitors will make the “Marble Prosperity” felt throughout İzmir once again.