Where did my granite kitchen countertops come from?

Import Statistics for March of 2009:
Domestic demand for granite, used for kitchen and bath countertops, dropped sharply from March 2008. Total granite imported in March 2009 equaled 47,804 tons, down from 82,213 tons last year.

The top 5 countries exporting stone to the United States in March 2009 are as follows:

1. Brazil - 17,891 tons (Ubatuba, New Venetian Gold, Giallo Saint Cecilia)
2. China - 13,262 tons (Wheatfield, Almond Mauve, Catawba Pink)
3. India - 7,526 tons (Black Galaxy, Black Absolute, Tan Brown)
4. Italy - 5,289 tons (Golden Butterfly, Giallo Veneziano, Luna Pearl)
5. Canada - 1,470 tons (Autumn Brown, Bethel Gris)

Ryan Culicerto – Owner, Quality Stone Concepts - Virginia Beach, Virginia