Marmomac will inaugurate its 59th edition from 23-26 September 2025, reaffirming its status as the international event for the natural stone supply chain. With over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and a global community of over 50,000 operators and professionals from 150 nations (as of 2024). Five pavilions will focus exclusively on machinery and tools for the stone industry.
Marmomac officially launched the journey toward its 2025 edition — scheduled to take place in Verona from September 23 to 26 — with a press conference held on May 29 at Dropcity, Milan’s new center for architecture and design culture. As the international fair for the natural stone industry, Marmomac showcases the full spectrum of the sector, including marble, granite, and other premium stone materials.
The presentation featured a panel discussion moderated by journalist Federica Sala, with the participation of Veronafiere’s leadership team: President Federico Bricolo, General Manager Adolfo Rebughini, B2B Area Exhibition Manager Valeria Santolin, Marmomac Event Manager Francesca Zivelonghi, The Plus Theatre Artistic Director Giorgio Canale, and Davide Fabio Colaci, professor at the Politecnico di Milano and one of the key figures in the new talk series.
The 2025 edition revolves around two core pillars: the global expansion and physical expansion of the fairgrounds, with the introduction of a new pavilion, Padiglione 0, a brand-new exhibition space.
“Marmomac is much more than a trade fair: it is the international stage where natural stone becomes business, culture, innovation, and relationships. Veronafiere reaffirms its role as the world capital of the techno-stone sector with a strategic event for one of the flagship industries of Made in Italy. This achievement is the result of a system-wide project involving companies, production districts, institutions, and associations such as the Ministries of Made in Italy and Foreign Affairs, ICE-Agency, and Confindustria Marmomacchine.”
says President Federico Bricolo.
“Marmomac is our most international exhibition platform, also benefitting from the global reach and synergy of initiatives like Marmomac Brazil and Cachoeiro Stone Fair, as well as trade missions to target markets such as the United States and the Middle East. The 2025 edition already confirms exhibiting companies from 54 countries, and we are actively working with ICE-Agency on targeted inbound actions aimed at bringing operators, qualified buyers, architects, and designers from all over the world to Verona.”
adds General Manager Adolfo Rebughini.
The 2025 edition of Marmomac aims to highlight three dimensions:
- Productive
- Technical
- Cultural dimensions
Artisanal know-how, cutting-edge technologies, and the most advanced machinery in the global stone industry take center stage for four days across half the exhibition area. Five pavilions will be dedicated to machinery and tools applications in the stone industry.
From Italy to the World
Italy has long been a global benchmark in the natural stone industry thanks to a highly developed supply chain that integrates quarrying, processing, and design. For over a third of its history, Marmomac has expanded beyond national borders, establishing itself as the leading international trade fair in the field: in the last edition, 68% of exhibitors were from abroad.
From Greece to Brazil, from Spain to India, the marble world is fully represented in Verona, showcasing its material diversity and design potential.
With total revenues approaching €3 billion and around 3,000 active companies, Italy’s natural stone industry—covering quarrying and processing—employs over 26,000 professionals and exports 70% of its production, according to the 2023 Confindustria Marmomacchine report (set to be updated in June). Italy ranks second only to China in terms of economic output but leads the high-end market for finished products, with an average value exceeding $100 per square meter. Italy also maintains global leadership in stone processing technologies, with a 31.3% share of the world market.
Specifically, during the press conference, several high-potential markets were identified:
- Brazil: ranked 4th globally in production and 5th in exports, represents a major opportunity for growth
- Doha, Qatar: a focus for Middle Eastern outreach
- United States: despite new import duties, the U.S. remains a highly profitable market for Italian stone products
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