There was no great rush to resume the stone trade in 2001. Shipments from U.S. and Canadian ports totaled 150,000 tons in March, a decrease of 58 percent compared to 2000.
March 2001 | March 2000 | Season-To-Date 2001 | Season-To-Date 2000 | |
| U.S. Ports | 76,867 | 260,519 | 76,867 | 260,519 |
| Canadian Ports | 75,276 | 99,370 | 75,276 | 99,370 |
Total | 152,143 | 359,889 | 152,143 | 359,889 |