Commercial Spaces and Renovated Old Buildings Become the Main Scenarios (January 2026): Due to the advantages of quick installation, low cost, and high aesthetic standards, the demand for PU stone exterior panels has surged in areas such as shopping mall facades, trendy stores, and villa exteriors. Some manufacturers have seen their orders increase by more than 50% year-on-year.
Foreign Brands Enter the Chinese Market (December 2025): International PU board giants have launched outdoor-specific PU stone series tailored for the Chinese market, highlighting their anti-aging and anti-impact properties, and targeting high-end commercial complexes and high-end residential projects.
Price and Cost Advantages Stand Out (October 2025): Market data shows that the unit price of PU stone exterior panels is approximately $3 to $15 per square foot, only 30% of that of natural stone, and installation costs have been reduced by 60%. The cost-effectiveness advantage has continuously driven up its market penetration rate.