Global Limestone Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The limestone industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 126,754.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of the worldwide limestone industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$82,343.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$126,754.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global limestone market highlights

  • The global limestone market generated a revenue of USD 77,089.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 126,754.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 7.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, construction accounted for a revenue of USD 62,090.5 million in 2023.
  • Chemical is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 77,089.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 126,754.1 million
Growth rate7.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentConstruction
Fastest growing segmentChemical
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationConstruction, Iron & Steel, Agricultural, Chemical, Other Applications


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 13.4% of the global limestone market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Germany is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,796.7 million by 2030.

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The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to limestone market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 80.54% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global limestone market based on construction, iron & steel, agricultural, chemical, other applications covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Limestone is widely consumed for manufacturing cement, construction aggregate, and building and infrastructure materials. Limestone is a principal raw material used to produce cement, which is further used in construction activities. It is a sought after material in restoration construction projects. Tiles made from limestone are widely used in interior and exterior walls & floorings, gardens, swimming pools, road surfaces, and pavements owing to their high aesthetic appeal. 


In addition, limestone is used as a filler in asphalt coating used in road construction. The expanding construction industry in Europe and North America is expected to be driven by the restoration of existing building & infrastructure projects while construction industry in Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa is expected to be driven by new construction projects owing to burgeoning population and rising urbanization.

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Global limestone market size, by region, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries by Limestone Market revenue, 2023 (US$M)

Global limestone market share, by application, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Limestone market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global limestone market, by region, 2024 (US$M)

Global limestone market size, by region, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Application 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
Latin America 1,619.1 1,913.5 1,624.9 1,726.0 1,822.1 1,924.6 2,033.9 2,154.4 2,271.5 2,411.5 2,561.8 2,724.5 2,902.2 6.5%
Europe 14,909.7 15,636.3 14,158.5 14,889.2 15,714.4 16,607.0 17,572.7 18,618.7 19,759.1 21,003.0 22,357.8 23,836.3 25,451.2 6.5%
North America 10,070.7 10,439.9 8,834.5 9,201.6 9,755.2 10,333.3 10,966.4 11,657.1 12,454.3 13,350.8 14,346.0 15,462.2 16,715.8 7.5%
MEA 6,197.1 6,086.1 5,521.4 5,867.2 6,109.3 6,408.7 6,734.5 7,082.9 7,455.7 7,863.6 8,306.4 8,791.5 9,323.2 5.9%
Asia Pacific 36,638.7 38,939.5 34,306.7 36,287.9 38,910.3 41,816.2 45,035.8 48,565.9 52,451.8 56,738.7 61,445.8 66,636.6 72,361.7 8.4%
Overall 69,435.3 73,015.3 64,446.0 67,971.7 72,311.2 77,089.8 82,343.4 88,079.0 94,392.4 101,367.4 109,017.8 117,451.0 126,754.1 7.4%

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