According to the available studies and literature review, the Stone and Marble industry is considered to be one of the most significant and active industries in Palestine, contributing to approximately 25% of Palestine’s overall industrial revenue and 4.5% of the total Palestinian GDP. It holds around 1500 establishments which include 300 quarries, 600 cutting factories and 600 workshops. The sector is distinguished for having the largest percentage of employment of the Palestinian labor force with around 20,000 employees. The total annual revenue of this industry is estimated at $450 million, 65% of which comes from exports to Israel, about 15% come from direct exports to international markets (USM Statistics) and 20% in the local market. However, a significant percentage of the Israeli share is re-exported to other markets.According to the available studies and literature review, the Stone and Marble industry is considered to be one of the most significant and active industries in Palestine, contributing to approximately 25% of Palestine’s overall industrial revenue and 4.5% of the total Palestinian GDP. It holds around 1500 establishments which include 300 quarries, 600 cutting factories and 600 workshops.

 

The sector is distinguished for having the largest percentage of employment of the Palestinian labor force with around 20,000 employees. The total annual revenue of this industry is estimated at $450 million, 65% of which comes from exports to Israel, about 15% come from direct exports to international markets (USM Statistics) and 20% in the local market. However, a significant percentage of the Israeli share is re-exported to other markets.According to the available studies and literature review, the Stone and Marble industry is considered to be one of the most significant and active industries in Palestine, contributing to approximately 25% of Palestine’s overall industrial revenue and 4.5% of the total Palestinian GDP. It holds around 1500 establishments which include 300 quarries, 600 cutting factories and 600 workshops. The sector is distinguished for having the largest percentage of employment of the Palestinian labor force with around 20,000 employees. The total annual revenue of this industry is estimated at $450 million, 65% of which comes from exports to Israel, about 15% come from direct exports to international markets (USM Statistics) and 20% in the local market. However, a significant percentage of the Israeli share is re-exported to other markets.