Middle East & Africa Limestone Market Size & Outlook

The limestone market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 9,323.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.6% is expected of Middle East & Africa limestone market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$6,734.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$9,323.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.6%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA limestone market highlights

  • The MEA limestone market generated a revenue of USD 6,408.7 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, construction was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Chemical is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 6,408.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 9,323.2 million
Growth rate5.5% (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
Key market players worldwideCemex SAB de CV ADR, Imerys, Holcim Ltd, Minerals Technologies Inc, GCCP Resources, Mississippi Lime Company, Carmeuse, Lhoist Group, National Lime and Stone Company


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 8.3% of the global limestone market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 72,361.7 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa limestone market outlook

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Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.92% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa limestone market based on construction, iron & steel, agricultural, chemical, other applications covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to IMF, the real GDP growth, as of May 2024 for Middle East and Africa is 2.5% and 3.5%, respectively. This growth can be attributed to the increasing investments by government and private players in various industries such as tourism, construction, manufacturing, and food & beverages.

Countries in the region are developing at a fast pace owing to the ongoing rapid industrialization and urbanization. Owing to these factors, accelerating investment in resorts, hotels, artificial islands, and luxury residential projects, thereby leading to the growth of the market in the region in the coming years.

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