Northern America: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Northern America

The North American limestone flux and limestone market dropped to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Northern America

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, limestone flux and limestone exports in Northern America soared to X tons, picking up by 26% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. The United States (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone. The United States (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -2.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest limestone flux and limestone supplying countries in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United States, with a CAGR of +0.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.6%).

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, limestone flux and limestone imports in Northern America reduced modestly to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of limestone flux and limestone imports in 2022 were the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together resulting at 99.9% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +0.9%).

In value terms, the largest limestone flux and limestone importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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