marble market can be segmented into white and others ( yellow , pink , and gray ). White marble is the purest form and is also the most widely used marble in the world . Based on type , the marble market can be segmented into natural and synthetic . Natural marble is obtained from quarries and open pit mines ; however , synthetic marble is cultured stone made by mixing stone particles and resins together .
In terms of geography , the marble market can be segregated into Asia Pacific , Europe , North America , Latin America , and Middle East & Africa . Europe is one of the key producers of pure marble in the world . Countries such as Italy , Spain , and Greece are among the major producers of natural marble in Europe . Jordan is among the prominent producers in Middle East & Africa . Based on consumption , North America and Europe are the prime markets globally . In terms of consumption , the market in Asia Pacific is also anticipated to expand during the forecast period .
Prominent players operating in the global marble market are Jiangxi Rare Earth Corp ., Molycorp Inc ., EUROPEAN MARBLE COMPANY INC ., HELLENIC GRANITE Co , Fox Marble , European Marble Centre , Santucci Group S . r . l ., The Marble Factory Ltd ., Milestone Marble & Granite LTD ., Marble Trend , and Hilltop Granites .
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� Market segments and sub-segments � Market trends and dynamics � Supply and demand � Market size � Current trends / opportunities / challenges � Competitive landscape � Technological breakthroughs � Value chain and stakeholder analysis
The regional analysis covers :
� North America ( U . S . and Canada ) � Latin America ( Mexico , Brazil , Peru , Chile , and others ) � Western Europe ( Germany , U . K ., France , Spain , Italy , Nordic countries , Belgium , Netherlands , and Luxembourg ) � Eastern Europe ( Poland and Russia )