In 2010, Pakistan export to China in stone, marble and granite was $ 29.1 million, and it shoot up $ 63.5 million in 2011, showing a growth of 118 per cent, an official at Pakistan Embassy Beijing told APP on Monday.

To further attract Pakistani entrepreneurs and exporters in this sector to China, the TDAP organized Pakistan's pavilion last week at the Xiamen International Stone Fair, the biggest stone and marble Expo in China, and the second largest in the world, said Commercial Counsellor at Pakistan Embassy Dr. Naeem Khan.

The Fair was held in Fujian province from March 6-9. The TDAP organized participation of five leading companies dealing with exports of marble products to China.

"This is for the first time that TDAP has participated in this event", Dr Nameed noted.

Pakistan Stone Development Corporation (PASDEC), led by its Chairman Ihsanullah Khan was also part of the TDAP delegation.

During the fair, PSDEC highlighted the opportunities for further development of Pakistan's marble and granites sector with the cooperation from China.

Messrs Syndicate Minerals Export, Khan Traders, Rivaj, Mohmand Dada Minerals and PASDEC attended the fair.