Stone Africa 2026

Stone Africa is a specialised B2B exhibition for the marble, granite and natural stone industry, positioned as a gateway between Africa's natural stone resources and global demand. The second edition in Cairo showcases materials, quarrying and processing machinery, craftsmanship and design, with a hosted buyer programme that brings international trade buyers to meet exhibitors.

Who attends

The show targets trade professionals from across the stone value chain, from quarry to finished interior.

• International and regional stone buyers
• Quarry owners and factory operators
• Stone processors
• Construction professionals and contractors
• Architects and designers
• Industry decision-makers

What's on show

Exhibitors cover the full natural stone supply chain, and the 2026 edition adds new areas to the floor.

• Marble, granite and other natural stone materials
• Quarrying equipment and processing machinery in a dedicated Machinery Hall
• Marble Art, a new main sector for design-led showcases
• Africa Pavilions for local producers
• A front-entrance block yard
• Hosted Buyer Programme

What's new in 2026

The organiser has extended the show to four full exhibition days and doubled the exhibition space compared with the first edition.

Key figures

The inaugural 2025 edition reported more than 6,000 visitors, over 100 exhibitors and representation from 23 countries, with 200+ hosted buyers.