Cherry marble quarried in Elazığ's Alacakaya increased its exports
Produced in Elazığ's Alacakaya district, cherry marble has seen intense demand from the international market, led by China, and increased its exports by 30 percent in the first half of the year.
Cherry marble, quarried in Elazığ's Alacakaya district and known for its unique color, continues to attract demand in international markets. Salih Tufan, Export Manager of Alacakaya Mermer ve Maden İşletmesi AŞ, announced that they increased cherry marble exports by approximately 30 percent in the January-June period of 2026 compared to the same period of last year.
Cherry marble produced in Elazığ's Alacakaya district stands out in Turkey's natural stone exports. It was reported that the annual production capacity at the factory is around 200 thousand square meters in blocks and 15-20 thousand tons. Receiving intense interest from countries such as Dubai, the USA, India, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, led by China, cherry marble boosted its foreign trade performance in the January-June period of this year.
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