All around the world, marble, granite, and travertine stone are well known as building stones in the market and construction industry. Today, travertine is also seen as a durable, elegant material for residential applications, including floors, countertops, backsplashes, around showers and bathtubs, fireplaces, patios and walkways, and outdoor pavers around swimming pools. Unlike granite and marble, travertine has a naturally weathered appearance that suits both casual and formal decorating styles. Although not as hard as marble or granite, travertine is still a very durable stone. It can withstand foot traffic and is less likely to crack in extreme temperatures, but can crack if the tile is hit by a heavy object. While travertine is somewhat prone to scratching, polished or tumbled travertine is less prone to scratching than polished stone. To avoid damage, never drag heavy furniture over travertine tiles, and immediately sweep up sand or other gravel tracked by pets or shoes. Travertine tends to wear and age if given enough time and exposure to the elements. While many homeowners prefer to use travertine (especially for outdoor applications) in open areas, however regular use of sealer can keep your stone look like new, as the first day it was installed, if you so desire. Because it is porous, travertine easily absorbs liquids, grease, and oil, leaving stains that can damage the surface of the stone. It is also prone to corrosion - a chemical reaction that erodes stone - with acids including vinegar, coffee, tomato juice or sauces, and citrus juices. Bleach and ammonia can also cause etching on travertine. While polished travertine has some natural resistance to staining and etching, lingering spills can still leave marks. 
Travertine stone price
The price of the travertine building stone is related to various appearance and quality factors, some of the most important ones are described below: - Stone quality: The most important parameter for stone quality is the physical and chemical analysis of the stone. And the closer experts analyze the stone to its ideal, the higher the price. - Stone Color: In general, the lighter the color of the travertine, the higher the price In light-colored travertine, the brighter and whiter the stone, the more regular the waves, the more popular and the higher the price; while in colored travertine, the darker the color and the more regular the waves, the higher the price. Cream and white travertine stones are the most expensive. - Cut size and stone diameter: Depending on whether the stone is related to the facade of the building or the floor of the building, the cut size and diameter will vary, the thicker the stone, the higher the price. The travertine stone in Iran is mainly processed into 40 lengths (width 40cm and various lengths), usually other sizes than 40 lengths are priced by agreement according to the order quantity and required size. For this reason, slabs with more length and width are more expensive than smaller slabs of the same size. - Stone processing: The type of stone processing has a decisive influence on the price of travertine stone. The type of resin or epoxy resin, the use of UV technology, the accuracy of stone cutting, the amount of grinding and polishing of the stone, the mesh behind the stone, the method of packaging and transporting the stone, etc. will affect the price of the stone travertine stone. 
Marble market
Marble Market by Color (White, Black, Yellow, Red and Others), Application (Architecture and Decoration, Statues and Monuments, Furniture and Other Applications) and Geography (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa). The report provides the marble market size and revenue forecast (USD Million) for all the above segments. Marble is a metamorphic rock made from recrystallized carbonate minerals (usually dolomite and calcite). Marble is usually not arranged, but there are exceptions. In geology, the term "marble" refers to a highly modified limestone, but its use in general rock formation includes unmixed limestone. Marble is commonly used in carpentry and building materials. Growth in the construction industry has led to an increase in demand for building materials such as marble, thereby accelerating the growth of the marble market. Increasing demand for commercial, residential and infrastructure in developing countries is driving the demand for building structures. The building and construction segment is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate in the marble market during the forecast period due to increasing demand for residential and non-residential developments with significant infrastructure. In the construction industry, due to its physical properties, marble is an excellent material for applications such as floors, columns and walls. Increasing demand for infrastructure development in developing countries such as China and India has driven the growth of the construction industry and the use of marble in the market. The construction industry has been hit hard since the onset of COVID-19, causing the construction industry to temporarily grind to a halt in the first half of 2020. 
Marble industry
In the stone industry, different types of marble are known for their physical properties such as strength, hardness, color variation, texture, and pattern which make it ideal for luxury and aesthetic applications in the construction industry. Therefore, the growing demand for infrastructure development in developing economies and the growth of the construction industry in the Asia Pacific are the major drivers for the growth of the marble market. Market dynamics Driver: Simple and massive supply of marble Marble is a very common natural stone consisting of the mineral calcite. Marble quarries are very common all over the world. Countries such as the USA, Italy, Turkey, and Spain have a large number of high-quality marble quarries that meet the global demand for high-quality marble for residential, industrial, and commercial infrastructure. In every country, there are huge marble quarries that enable easy availability and logistics of marble for further processing into the final product. Marble is mined and ranged from small to large. Extracting marble is a capital-intensive process, and transport and logistics costs are minimized due to the large number of quarries worldwide. Limitations: Availability of cost-effective alternatives Marble is mainly used in various applications in the construction industry. However, marble is being replaced by natural stones such as granite and kaolin. Granite and kaolin are widely used as substitutes for marble in the construction industry due to their relatively low cost. They also provide similar functionality. Kaolin is easy to use as a building material, especially in decorative infrastructure, and has more uses compared to marble. It is widely used in the production of paper, ceramics and sanitary ware, plastics, rubber and pharmaceuticals. Granite is mainly used for the construction of residential and commercial infrastructure and is a direct substitute for marble at a relatively low cost. 
Travertine market
The market of Travertine stone is consolidated due to the presence of a small number of players. Competition is likely to remain intense as players increasingly seek to partner with local and national governments to secure more infrastructure projects. In addition to this, some of them engage in partnership, joint venture, and M&A strategies to secure a prominent position in the market competition. Some of the key players in the global travertine market include:
- Indianana limestone co.
- Temer Marble
- Antolini
- Demizaki's
- Topalidis
- Srl Levantina
- Natamar Madencilik San. Ve Tic.ltd.
Increasing investment in the development of new infrastructure, especially in developing countries, and the need to preserve pre-existing sculptures and monuments are key factors supporting the growth of the global travertine market. This is likely to continue during the forecast period as well. In addition to this, advancements in building and construction technology have made the use of travertine easier and time-saving compared to earlier periods, which will also help increase market demand. In addition, the aesthetic appeal of travertine infrastructure and increasing disposable income of people along with increasing standard of living is further expected to create new long-term growth opportunities for this market. Geographically, the global travertine market is widely spread across North America, Latin America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Each of these regions is further divided into countries. For example, North America covers the United States, Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Bermuda and other countries in other regions. Of these, North America and Europe jointly dominate the global travertine market due to the presence of a large number of historical monuments that require frequent quality control and maintenance. 
Travertine price per square foot
The usual measurement for determining the price of travertine stones is per slab or the overall area in the square foot or square meter. As you already know, travertine is a particularly attractive type of limestone. Its fibrous, marble-like texture and attractive earth tones make it one of the most popular building materials. Historically, most of the travertine used in architecture and art came from the mountains of Italy, but today most of the travertine sold comes from Turkey, Iran, Mexico, and Peru. Travertine is a mid-range stone in terms of cost, but that places it at the high end of the entire range of flooring materials. Materials and labor costs for travertine floors are around $15 per square foot. In comparison, marble averages about $20 per square foot, and granite averages about $12 per square foot. Laminate flooring is on the low end of all flooring materials and can be professionally installed for less than $5 per board. However, like other natural stones, prices for travertine floors vary widely—from $3 to $30 per square foot, depending on the quality and finish of the stone. 
How much marble is in the world
Marble has been being extracted since ancient times, but how much of it is still remained, is an unanswered question. Since marble is a natural resource, people often wonder when it will run out or if there are enough resources available. The number of cutting blocks, slabs, and units around the world really suggests that the supply is unlimited. Although marble is limited due to its natural base, there is ample evidence that marble quarries in the region are so abundant that we might as well consider them infinite. Presumably, high-quality Carrara marble beds are found over 5,000 feet above sea level. The amount of high-quality material that has not yet been extracted from the quarry is so great that, despite prolonged efforts, experts cannot be sure. We must also consider its history, Carrara's quarries produce the most marble in the world. Carrara marble has been quarried and used in art and architecture since Roman times. The famous Pantheon is made of marble and was built between 118 and 125 AD. Carrara's marble quarries are known to have been owned by the bishop of Luni, the most important Roman city, dating back to 1183. 
Since then, and throughout modern history, it has remained one of the best materials available for sculpture and architecture.