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.
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
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.
Supply Chain Reinforcement
The route’s 8M-ton capacity stabilizes Indo-Pacific stone logistics, cutting lead times by 18 days vs. traditional routes.
Export Growth Catalysts
Quanzhou’s Moscow success signals rising demand for:
Precision-cut calcite marble
Antibacterial granite surfacing
Carbon-negative quartz composites