CaesarStone

What CaesarStone does

Caesarstone Ltd. is a publicly traded Israeli manufacturer of engineered surfaces for residential and commercial construction, founded in 1987 at Kibbutz Sdot Yam and listed on NASDAQ under CSTE. The company's product portfolio spans four distinct surface technologies: Caesarstone Quartz (the original 90–95% natural quartz + polymer resin engineered stone), Caesarstone Porcelain (available in 6mm, 12mm, and 20mm formats for countertops, flooring, and cladding), Caesarstone Mineral (engineered mineral surfaces), and Caesarstone ICON (a patent-pending crystalline silica-free fusion surface incorporating recycled materials). These are organized into collections such as the ICON 2025, Porcelain 2025, Outdoor, OOAK, Time, and Whitelight lines, targeting countertops, bathroom surfaces, flooring, cladding, and outdoor kitchens.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of physical surface products via a multi-channel go-to-market: company-owned showrooms and distribution centers, a global network of authorized fabricators and installers, the Caesarstone Studio digital platform for architects and designers, and retail partnerships with Home Depot, Lowe's, and Costco. Customer segments span residential homeowners (primary), architects/designers (primary), fabricators/installers, retailers/distributors, and commercial/hospitality buyers. Product pricing is not publicly disclosed; a $30 flat-fee sample kit is offered to drive funnel conversion. Trade professionals are supported via the Caesarstone Studio, AR Experience (Vectary-powered), and View in Room (Roomvo-powered) visualization tools.

The company is undergoing a substantial operational restructuring: it closed its Bar-Lev manufacturing facility in Israel in December 2025, reduced headcount by approximately 200 employees, and is targeting roughly $100M in annualized savings since 2023 with a stated goal of returning to positive adjusted EBITDA by Q3 2026. FY2025 revenue was $397.2M (down 10.4% YoY) with a net loss of $137.5M, and the business is concurrently defending silicosis product-liability lawsuits (including a $52M 2024 Los Angeles jury verdict Caesarstone has appealed) while navigating potential regulatory action on crystalline silica. The portfolio has been repositioned toward ICON and Porcelain to mitigate these category-level risks and broaden the addressable surface market.

Name

CaesarStone

Legal name

Caesarstone Ltd.

Website

https://caesarstoneus.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Caesarstone is an Israeli, publicly traded manufacturer of engineered quartz, porcelain, mineral, and crystalline silica-free fusion surfaces for countertops, flooring, and cladding, serving residential and commercial construction markets across 50+ countries through showrooms, authorized fabricators, and major retailers like Home Depot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Surface Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (32712)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Countertop Fabrication & Installation (Stone/Quartz/Solid Surface) (HSAPAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

Keywords

• Engineered quartz surfaces
• Porcelain countertops
• Mineral surface slabs
• Crystalline silica-free surfaces
• Architectural cladding materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Talmei Menashe

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineered Surface Products: Sale of engineered quartz, porcelain, and mineral surfaces for countertops, flooring, and cladding applications in residential and commercial markets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CaesarStone manufactures and sells engineered quartz, porcelain, mineral, and fusion surface slabs for residential and commercial applications including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, wall cladding, and outdoor surfaces. The company pioneered engineered quartz surfaces in 1987 and offers multiple collections across its ICON, Porcelain, Quartz, and Mineral product lines, distributed globally through showrooms, authorized fabricators, retailers, and design professionals.

Product overview

Caesarstone is a manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces for indoor and outdoor multi-application use, primarily serving residential and commercial construction markets. The company pioneered surface design in 1987 and operates in over 50 countries. Its product portfolio consists of multiple distinct engineered surface types — Caesarstone Quartz (the original flagship engineered stone product), Caesarstone Porcelain (available in multiple thicknesses including 6mm and 12mm for countertops, flooring, and cladding), and Caesarstone ICON (an advanced fusion surface made from a crystalline silica-free blend of innovative and recycled materials). These surface materials are organized into named collections (e.g., ICON 2025 Collection, Porcelain 2025 Collection, Outdoor Collection, OOAK Collection, Time Collection, Essentials, Premium, Supernatural, Supernatural Ultra) that span across surface types and are differentiated by aesthetic style, finish, thickness, and application. Caesarstone also provides professional design tools including Caesarstone Studio (a digital companion for architects and designers), AR Experience (augmented reality surface visualization), and View in Room (photo-based room visualization).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caesarstone Quartz Flagship engineered quartz stone surface that is nonporous, durable, stain-resistant, and scratch-resistant, intended for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and other residential and commercial surfaces; available in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and finishes across multiple collections.
• Caesarstone Porcelain Engineered porcelain surface formed from a mix of quartz, clay, and feldspar under extreme heat, offering high hardness (Mohs 7-8), heat and chemical resistance, and durability; available in 6mm, 12mm, and 20mm thickness options for countertops, flooring, and wall cladding in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Caesarstone ICON Advanced fusion surface made from a patent-pending crystalline silica-free blend of innovative materials and recycled materials, designed to address sustainability and health concerns; available in jumbo slab size with surface characteristics similar to quartz.
• Caesarstone Mineral Engineered mineral surface product line positioned as a distinct nonporous, durable, low-maintenance surface category alongside the Quartz product line; available in Premium and other collections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 550 workers diagnosed with silicosis from engineered stone fabrication in California, with lawsuits against Caesarstone and other manufacturers; jury verdict of $52 million against manufacturers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Home DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail distribution partnership for consumer access to Caesarstone products through Home Depot stores nationwide

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cosentino: Spanish-headquartered global leader in engineered quartz (Silestone) and ultra-compact surfaces (Dekton). Cosentino is Caesarstone's most direct global competitor and is also named in silicosis litigation, making the two companies direct parallels on both product portfolio and regulatory exposure.
• Cambria: U.S.-based, family-owned manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces sold through kitchen/bath dealers. Cambria competes head-to-head with Caesarstone in the premium quartz countertop segment and is similarly exposed to design professional and consumer channels.
• MSI (M S International): One of the largest U.S. importers and distributors of natural stone, quartz, and porcelain surfaces, with a competing Q Premium Natural Quartz line. MSI overlaps Caesarstone on product, distribution model, and end customer across the U.S. residential and commercial markets.
• LX Hausys (Viatera): Korean manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces under the Viatera brand plus a broader portfolio of building materials (flooring, wall coverings). Directly comparable in engineered quartz composition and similar in targeting residential kitchen/bath applications.
• Vicostone: Vietnam-based engineered quartz manufacturer with growing U.S. distribution. Vicostone competes in the same premium quartz countertop category and benefits from lower-cost manufacturing, making it a structural pricing competitor to Caesarstone.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont (Corian): Diversified materials incumbent whose Corian solid-surface brand competes with quartz in residential and commercial surfacing. DuPont has far broader product breadth and R&D resources, positioning it as a larger incumbent that overlaps Caesarstone's specification channels.
• Wilsonart: Major North American manufacturer of engineered surfaces including quartz, solid surface, and laminates for residential and commercial applications. Wilsonart competes across multiple countertop categories and shares similar commercial and trade distribution dynamics.
• Daltile (Dal-Tile, a Mohawk company): Largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile products. Daltile is comparable to Caesarstone's porcelain expansion strategy and competes in flooring and cladding — overlapping Caesarstone's newer product categories more than its legacy quartz.

Emerging players

• Pokarna: India-based engineered stone and quartz surfaces manufacturer with growing international footprint. Pokarna competes with Caesarstone at the value-to-mid tier of the engineered quartz market, particularly in export markets.

Regional players

• Stone Italiana: Italian engineered quartz and mineral surface manufacturer with strong presence in Europe. Comparable in product technology and design focus to Caesarstone, but its primary market overlap is in EMEA rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CaesarStone
• YouTubeyoutube.com/caesarstone
• Facebookfacebook.com/CaesarstoneInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caesarstone-corporate
• Instagraminstagram.com/caesarstone

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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