Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is made up of mostly calcium carbonate. It has several varieties. While it is used for various applications, it is primarily a building material. Besides being used for construction, it is also useful in the production of glass, paper, and fiber. In addition, it is a source of calcium for the manufacture of chemicals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. Some limestones are associated with lakes or springs. Others form in shallow marine waters. Most limestones, however, form in calm, clear, warm waters. Calcium carbonate is the main ingredient of limestone, although some limestones also contain magnesium carbonate and iron carbonate.

Market Dynamics:

Increasing investment in public infrastructure projects is predicted to propel growth of the limestone market. Moreover, growing demand from construction, mining, steel manufacturing, slag reforming, and cement manufacturing is again expected to augment market growth. On the other hand, increasing awareness about global warming is expected to impact the market in the future. Increased carbon dioxide emissions are caused by the steel and lime industries. Health risks associated with calcium carbonate are also a significant factor that could impede the market's growth.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global limestone market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2022–2030), considering 2021 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends,  regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global limestone market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include AMR India Limited, Carmeuse, GLC Minerals LLC, Graymont Limited, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd, Imerys, Kerford Limestone, LafargeHolcim, Lhoist Group, Minerals Technologies Inc., Okutama Kogyo Co. Ltd, Omya AG, RSMM Limited, Ryokolime Industry Co. Ltd (Mitsubishi Materials Corporation), SCHAEFER KALK GmbH & Co. KG, The National Lime & Stone Company, and United States Lime & Minerals Inc.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global limestone market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global limestone market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Limestone Market, By Application
  • Industry Lime
  • Chemical Lime
  • Construction Lime
  • Refractory Lime
• Global Limestone Market, By End User Industry
  • Paper and Pulp
  • Water Treatment
  • Agriculture
  • Plastics
  • Building and Construction
  • Steel Manufacturing and Other Industries (Including Energy)
  • Other End-user Industries
• Global Limestone Market, By Region
  • Asia-Pacific
  • North America
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa
• Company Profiles
  • AMR India Limited
  • Carmeuse
  • GLC Minerals LLC
  • Graymont Limited
  • Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
  • Imerys
  • Kerford Limestone
  • LafargeHolcim
  • Lhoist Group
  • Minerals Technologies Inc.
  • Okutama Kogyo Co. Ltd
  • Omya AG
  • RSMM Limited
  • Ryokolime Industry Co. Ltd (Mitsubishi Materials Corporation)
  • SCHAEFER KALK GmbH & Co. KG
  • The National Lime & Stone Company
  • United States Lime & Minerals Inc.