Practical guides for granite importers. Written by our directors.
Two of India's most exported black granites — often confused, often misspecified. Our directors break down the key differences in density, polish retention, quarry location and ideal applications by market.
Two of India's most exported black granites — Absolute Black and DR Black — are often confused. This guide explains the key differences in colour, hardness, polish retention and ideal applications.
Read Article →FOB and CIF are the two most common Incoterms used in granite export. Understanding which is right for your situation can save you significant cost and reduce risk.
Read Article →Black Galaxy's iconic gold star flecks have made it one of the world's most recognised granites. Here is everything buyers need to know — sourcing, quality grades, applications and pricing.
Read Article →Properly maintained granite countertops last a lifetime. This professional guide covers sealing frequency, cleaning products, stain removal and polish restoration.
Read Article →India remains the world's largest granite exporter. This analysis covers market trends, key destination countries, demand shifts and what importers can expect in 2026.
Read Article →Thickness selection has a major impact on application suitability, shipping cost and installed look. This guide explains which thickness is right for countertops, flooring, cladding and monuments.
Read Article →Missing or incorrect documentation can cause costly delays at customs. This checklist covers every document a granite import shipment requires — and what each one does.
Read Article →High-traffic granite surfaces eventually lose their mirror finish. This guide explains when re-polishing is needed, what the process involves, and how to find a qualified fabricator.
Read Article →The same granite slab looks and feels completely different in different finishes. This visual guide explains each finish, its applications and how to choose the right one.
Read Article →Quartz and other engineered stones have gained market share, but natural granite retains key advantages for large-format applications, outdoor use and export economics.
Read Article →Poor packing is the #1 cause of damage in granite shipments. This technical guide explains the two main packing methods, their advantages and what to look for in a supplier's packing specification.
Read Article →Outdoor granite — pool surrounds, garden paving, external cladding — requires different care than interior surfaces. This guide covers cleaning, sealing and seasonal maintenance.
Read Article →A step-by-step guide covering supplier selection, sampling, payment terms, documentation and shipping for international stone importers sourcing from India.
Read Article →Everything UK buyers need to know about Indian sandstone paving — colour varieties, quality grades, calibration standards, sizes and import requirements.
Read Article →Technical specifications, available formats (gangsaw slabs, cutter slabs, memorial blanks) and laser engraving performance of Absolute Black granite from Telangana.
Read Article →A practical comparison of Indian and Italian marble covering geological origin, visual character, physical performance and cost — for specifiers and importers.
Read Article →All major Rajasthan sandstone varieties, quality grades, finishes, formats and export logistics — the definitive guide for international sandstone importers.
Read Article →A direct comparison of granite and marble for kitchen use — covering hardness, acid resistance, porosity, maintenance requirements and cost for both materials.
Read Article →Indian slate varieties, formats, finishes, performance characteristics and import information for international buyers sourcing slate from India.
Read Article →Indicative FOB export price ranges for Indian granite, sandstone, marble and slate in 2025 — with guidance on factors affecting total landed cost.
Read Article →The complete US import guide — covering the step-by-step process, HTS codes, import duties, popular Indian granite varieties and container quantities.
Read Article →Our directors answer export, sourcing and quality questions directly — no sales team, no scripted replies.
The Naturaw Stones blog covers every aspect of the Indian granite export industry — from technical guides for importers and fabricators to market analysis and stone care advice for end users. Our articles are written by our directors and team, drawing on direct experience sourcing, processing and exporting granite from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to markets in Poland, UK, UAE, Australia, USA, Thailand and across the world.
Topics covered include how to choose between granite varieties for specific applications, how FOB and CIF Incoterms work for granite imports, what export documentation is required for granite shipments from India, how granite is cut and polished at the processing facility, and how to maintain and seal granite surfaces over the long term.
If you have a question about Indian granite that you would like us to cover in a future article, contact us at info@naturawstones.com. Our directors welcome technical enquiries from importers, fabricators and stone industry professionals worldwide.
Every article in this blog is written by people who work in the Indian granite export trade. Our directors have personally overseen quarry block selection in Telangana, managed gang saw production runs, negotiated with shipping lines, and resolved quality disputes with buyers in Poland, UK, UAE and Australia. The knowledge in these articles is not assembled from secondary sources — it is the accumulated operational experience of running a granite export business.
If you are new to sourcing stone from India, start with the foundational articles: How to Import Natural Stone from India covers the complete process from supplier selection to container clearance. FOB vs CIF explains the pricing and risk structure of the trade. The Granite Export Documents Checklist tells you exactly what paperwork to expect and why each document matters.
The technical articles go into detail that most content writers never reach. The Granite Packing for Sea Freight article covers C-Clamp methodology and container loading engineering. The granite slab thickness guide covers the economics of thickness choice in a way useful for margin optimisation. The granite finishes guide provides technical depth on finish production that helps in specifying and quality-assessing non-standard finishes.
Every article in this blog is written by people who work in the Indian granite export trade. Our directors have personally overseen quarry block selection in Telangana, managed gang saw production runs, negotiated with shipping lines, and resolved quality disputes with buyers in Poland, UK, UAE and Australia. The knowledge in these articles is operational experience — not secondary research.
If you are new to sourcing stone from India, start with the foundational articles: How to Import Natural Stone from India covers the complete process from supplier selection to container clearance. FOB vs CIF explains the pricing and risk structure of the trade. The Granite Export Documents Checklist tells you exactly what paperwork to expect and why each document matters. For experienced buyers, the technical articles on packing, thickness economics and quality assessment go into detail that only matters to people who actually know the trade.
If you are considering sourcing stone from India for the first time, the most useful starting point is our guide to the import process — it covers supplier selection, sample evaluation, FOB vs CIF pricing, documentation requirements and container clearance from start to finish. Alongside it, the FOB vs CIF article explains the incoterm structure that governs almost all Indian stone trade, and the granite export documents checklist tells you exactly what paperwork to request and verify from any Indian supplier.
For buyers already importing from India who want technical depth, our articles on granite packing methodology, gloss meter standards, and granite vs marble for kitchen countertops go into the kind of operational detail that is difficult to find outside the industry itself. All of our content is based on direct operational experience managing granite shipments from Telangana quarries to buyers in Europe, North America, Australia and the Middle East.
Alongside our blog articles, our directors are directly contactable for any question about Indian stone sourcing. If you have a specific question that is not covered in our published articles, email info@naturawstones.com or WhatsApp +91 7888721112 and our directors will respond personally. Many of our articles were written in response to questions we received from buyers — if you ask something interesting, the answer may become a future article.
Naturaw Stones Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Dulam Rocks Pvt. Ltd., whose manufacturing unit is located in Khammam, Telangana. We export granite, sandstone, marble and slate to importers across the UK, USA, UAE, Australia, Poland, Germany, Thailand and 15+ other markets. Our directors handle every enquiry personally — no sales team, no intermediaries.