Cross-border e-commerce has revolutionized the natural stone industry, transforming local quarries and suppliers into global market players. Today, architectural firms in New York can source Italian marble with a few clicks, while Chinese importers directly connect with Brazilian granite producers through digital platforms. This borderless marketplace, projected to reach $1.4 trillion in value by 2025, represents both unprecedented opportunity and unique challenges for stone industry professionals.
The convergence of digital technology with traditional stone trade has created a dynamic ecosystem where authentication tools, real-time…


