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U.S. - Chalk And Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Dolomite Prices in the United States

U.S. Dolomite Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the dolomite price per ton stood at $10.6 (CIF, US), rising by 9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a sharp slump. The import price peaked at $145.8 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to June 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($58.0 per ton), while the price for Canada amounted to $9.3 per ton.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-5.3%).

U.S. Dolomite Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In June 2022, the product with the highest price was chalk ($653.1 per ton), while the price for dolomite amounted to $10.2 per ton.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by chalk (-10.2%).

U.S. Dolomite Imports

In June 2022, approximately 356K tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into the United States; increasing by 45% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when imports increased by 1,488% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in June 2022.

In value terms, dolomite imports skyrocketed to $3.8M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when imports increased by 167% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in June 2022.

U.S. Dolomite Imports by Type

In June 2022, dolomite (356K tons) was the main type of dolomite supplied to the United States, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by chalk (239 tons), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of dolomite totaled +147.9%.

In value terms, dolomite ($3.6M) constituted the largest type of dolomite supplied to the United States, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by chalk ($156K), with a 4.1% share of total imports.

U.S. Dolomite Imports by Country

In June 2022, Canada (349K tons) was the main dolomite supplier to the United States, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (4.5K tons), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +592.1%.

In value terms, Canada ($3.2M) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to the United States, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($261K), with a 6.9% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Canada totaled +170.5%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08113010 - Chalk
Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

Country coverage:

United States

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024