The Izmir Marble Fair in Turkey due to take place 1-4 April has been postponed because of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

New dates for the event will be announced after the fair organisers have consulted with the Turkish Ministry of Health and industry exhibitiors and visitors.

Turkey has a third of the identified marble reserves in the world, in more than 120 colours and 80 different forms. The most famous types in the international market are Süpren, Elazığ Cherry Red, Akşehir Black, Manyas White, Bilecik Beige, Tiger Skin, Denizli Travertine, Aegean Maroon, Milas Lilac, Gemlik Diabase and Afyon Sugar.

Izmir, where the Marble Fair is held, is a coastal city that is the meeting point of the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, making it a convenient citiy for the export of natural stone - on a par with Carrara in Italy. 

The Marble Fair brings thousands of sector professionals from all over the world together.