The North America limestone market size reached 1,285.5 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 1,727.1 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.17% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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1,285.5 Million Tons |
Market Forecast in 2033
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1,727.1 Million Tons |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3.17% |
The industry in this region comprises of products such as crushed limestone, calcined limestone (PCC) and ground limestone (GCC). These products are used widely across various industries such as construction, iron and steel manufacturing, waste-water treatment, chemical manufacturing, paper and pulp, agriculture and others.
The limestone industry in North America has been primarily driven by the growth in the construction activities in the residential and commercial building sectors, transportation and other infrastructural developments. In addition, strong growth of the economy, increasing population, their rising disposable incomes and high standard of living have further increased the demand for limestone in its other industrial applications. The federal government in Canada has recently proposed the use of ground limestone as a coloring agent in food applications, and the government in the US has allotted US$ 1 Trillion in 2018 financial budget for infrastructural development in the country. Such initiatives are expected to propel the growth of the limestone industry in the coming years.
IMARC Group’s latest report provides a deep insight into North America limestone market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into North America limestone market in any manner.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the North America limestone market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on size, type and end-use.
Breakup by Size:
Breakup by Type:
Amongst these, high calcium limestone accounted for the largest share.
Breakup by End-Use:
Amongst these, construction industry accounted for the largest share.
Breakup by Country:
Amongst these, the United States accounted for the largest share.
The report has also examined the competitive landscape of the North America limestone market. Some of the major players include: Graymont, Lhoist, Carmeuse, United States Lime and Minerals Inc., Iowa Limestone Company and Mississippi Lime Company.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD, Million Tons |
Segment Coverage | Type, Size, End-Use, Country |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada |
Companies Covered | Graymont, Lhoist, Carmeuse, United States Lime and Minerals Inc., Iowa Limestone Company and Mississippi Lime Company |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The North America limestone market reached a volume of 1,285.5 Million Tons in 2024.
We expect the North America limestone market to exhibit a CAGR of 3.17% during 2025-2033.
The rising application of limestone for manufacturing construction aggregates, cement, lime, and building stone is primarily driving the North America limestone market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations of North America, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for limestone.
Based on the size, the North America limestone market can be segmented into crushed, calcined (PCC), and ground (GCC).
Based on the type, the North America limestone market has been divided into high calcium limestone and magnesian limestone. Currently, high calcium limestone exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the end-use, the North America limestone market can be categorized into construction industry, metallurgical industry, paper & pulp industry, chemical industry, waste water industry, agriculture industry, and others. Among these, the construction industry currently accounts for the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into the United States and Canada, where the United States currently dominates the North America limestone market.
Some of the major players in the North America limestone market include Graymont, Lhoist, Carmeuse, United States Lime and Minerals Inc., Iowa Limestone Company, and Mississippi Lime Company.