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Silk Road Maritime Stone Route Hits 8M Ton Milestone; Quanzhou Firms Shine at Moscow Expo

2025-07-13

China’s dedicated stone shipping corridor has achieved a historic milestone. On June 26, the MV Green Pass discharged 32,800 tonnes of stone at Xiamen’s Xiangan Terminal, pushing the Silk Road Maritime stone route’s cumulative volume past 8 million tonnes.

Key Route Metrics

  • Connectivity: Links India’s Kakinada/Kandla ports with Fujian coastal hubs

  • Total Distance: 3,000+ nautical miles

  • Xiamen’s Dominance: Handles 70% of total route cargo

  • Trade Impact: ¥41.96 billion stone imports via Xiamen Customs (2022-2025), capturing 83.5% of China’s total


Quanzhou’s Global Showcase

At the 25th Stone Industry Moscow (June 24-27), Quanzhou-based stone exporters unveiled advanced materials and processing tech at Crocus Expo International. Exhibitors engaged global buyers, architects, and designers with tailored solutions, sparking significant cooperation interest.


Strategic Implications

  1. Supply Chain Reinforcement
    The route’s 8M-ton capacity stabilizes Indo-Pacific stone logistics, cutting lead times by 18 days vs. traditional routes.

  2. Export Growth Catalysts
    Quanzhou’s Moscow success signals rising demand for:

    • Precision-cut calcite marble

    • Antibacterial granite surfacing

    • Carbon-negative quartz composites