Dolomite Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.02 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Dolomite Market Analysis
The Dolomite Market size is estimated at 183.98 Million tons in 2024, and is expected to reach 224.06 Million tons by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.02% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The market was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as there was a slowdown in production and mobility, wherein industries such as cement, ceramics, etc., were forced to delay their production due to containment measures and economic disruptions. Currently, the market has recovered from the pandemic. The market reached pre-pandemic levels in 2022 and is expected to grow steadily in the future.
- The increasing applications in construction industries and expanding steel production in the Asia-Pacific region have been driving the market growth.
- However, the substitution of raw dolomites with igneous rock containing olivine minerals may hamper the demand for the studied market.
- Furthermore, the use of dolomite as a calcium and magnesium supplement is predicted to generate a market opportunity in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Asia-Pacific region dominated the market demand around the world, with countries like China, India, and Japan, being the biggest consumers.
Dolomite Market Trends
Increasing Demand from Construction Industry
- Dolomite is used as aggregate in Portland cement concrete, which is used for roads, buildings, and other structures. Dolomite is also used in combination with bituminous materials for roads and similar construction. Dolomite ground finds a huge application in the iron and steel industry due to its strength and compatibility in the process of purifying iron and steel.
- In the production of cement, dolomite is calcined, and then it is cut into blocks of a specific size. The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of cement. The growing commercial and industrial construction activities are experiencing a boom globally.
- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the construction spending over the first 9 months of 2023 increased by about 4.6% to USD 1.46 trillion, compared to the same period in 2022.
- The construction sector in the Asia-Pacific region is the largest in the world, and the highest growth for housing is expected to be registered in the Asia-Pacific region, owing to the expanding housing construction markets in China and India.
- According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the domestic construction output peaked in 2022 at a value of about USD 4.11 trillion.
- Furthermore, India is expanding its commercial sector. Several projects have been going on in the country. For instance, the CommerzIII Commercial Office Complex construction worth USD 900 million started in Q1 2022. The project involves the construction of a 43-story commercial office complex with a permissible floor area of 2,60,128 square meters in Goregaon, Mumbai. The project is expected to be completed in Q4 2027, thus benefitting the studied market simultaneously during the forecast period.
- Owing to the factors mentioned above, the consumption of dolomite is expected to rise at a healthy rate from the construction industry over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to account for the largest share of the global dolomite market during the forecast period owing to expanding industrial sectors, such as construction and healthcare, in major countries such as China, India, Japan, etc.
- China hosts a vast construction sector, and the developments in the infrastructure and residential sectors in the past two years have supported the growth of the construction sector at large, both in terms of volume and value.
- China is the largest cement producer globally, and the demand for cement is constantly increasing, supported by the rapidly growing construction industry. For instance, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China, cement output in the first half of 2023 increased to 980 million metric tons from 979 million metric tons in the same period in 2022, thus supporting the growth of the market.
- Also, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the construction industry in China generated an added value of approximately CNY 8.3 trillion (~ USD 1.23 trillion) in 2022, reflecting an increase of more than 3% compared to the previous year.
- Also, the expanding healthcare sector is expected to fuel the market's growth. For instance, India is a global pharmaceutical hub, according to IBEF, the Indian Pharmaceutical industry is the third largest in the world in terms of volume and 14th largest in terms of value. The Indian Pharma sector contributes to nearly 1.72% of the country’s GDP.
- Therefore, owing to such trends mentioned above, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the dolomite market during the forecast period.
Dolomite Industry Overview
The dolomite market is partially fragmented in nature. The major players in the studied market (not in any particular order) include Sibelco, Calcinor, RHI Magnesita, JFE Mineral & Alloy Company, Ltd., and Dillon, among others.
Dolomite Market Leaders
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Sibelco
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Calcinor
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JFE Mineral & Alloy Company,Ltd.
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Dillon
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RHI Magnesita
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Dolomite Market News
- January 2023: RHI Magnesita announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Jinan New Emei Industries Co. Ltd., a Chinese refractory manufacturer. The acquisition will allow RHI Magnesita to expand its product line in steel flow control refractories. It will also provide extra manufacturing capacity to increase refractory supply in China and the wider East Asia area.
- January 2022: Sibelco and CelSian signed an agreement to share laboratory responsibilities and conduct joint research to provide increased services to customers in the glass industry, increasing the demand for dolomite in the glass industry.
Dolomite Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Growing Construction Activities in Asia-Pacific
- 4.1.2 Expanding Steel Production
- 4.1.3 Other Drivers
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Substitution of Raw Dolomite With Igneous Rock
- 4.2.2 Other Restraints
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)
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5.1 Mineral Type
- 5.1.1 Agglomerated
- 5.1.2 Calcined
- 5.1.3 Sintered
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5.2 End-user Industry
- 5.2.1 Agricuture
- 5.2.2 Ceramics and Glass
- 5.2.3 Cement
- 5.2.4 Mining and Metellurgy
- 5.2.5 Pharmaceuticals
- 5.2.6 Water Treatment
- 5.2.7 Other End-user Industries (Animal Feed, etc.)
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.3 Italy
- 5.3.3.4 France
- 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Calcinor
- 6.4.2 Carmeuse
- 6.4.3 Dillon
- 6.4.4 Imerys
- 6.4.5 JFE Mineral & Alloy Company,Ltd.
- 6.4.6 Lhoist
- 6.4.7 Omya AG
- 6.4.8 Raw Edge Industrial Solutions Limited
- 6.4.9 RHI Magnesita
- 6.4.10 Sibelco
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Increase in Demand for Calcium And Magnesium Supplements
- 7.2 Other Opportunities
Dolomite Market - Industry Segmentation
Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral high in magnesium, calcium, and some amount of iron. Dolomite mining is a non-metallic mineral that can be used to produce ceramics, composites, glass, and refractory materials. Dolomite is used in mining, manufacturing, refining, and construction, among other things.
The dolomite market is segmented by mineral type, end-user industry, and geography. By mineral type, the market is segmented into agglomerated, calcined, and sintered. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into agriculture, ceramics and glass, cement, mining and metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and others (animal feed, etc.). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across the globe. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of volume (tons).
| Mineral Type | Agglomerated | |
| Calcined | ||
| Sintered | ||
| End-user Industry | Agricuture | |
| Ceramics and Glass | ||
| Cement | ||
| Mining and Metellurgy | ||
| Pharmaceuticals | ||
| Water Treatment | ||
| Other End-user Industries (Animal Feed, etc.) | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Dolomite Market Research Faqs
How big is the Dolomite Market?
The Dolomite Market size is expected to reach 183.98 million tons in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.02% to reach 224.06 million tons by 2029.
What is the current Dolomite Market size?
In 2024, the Dolomite Market size is expected to reach 183.98 million tons.
Who are the key players in Dolomite Market?
Sibelco, Calcinor, JFE Mineral & Alloy Company,Ltd., Dillon and RHI Magnesita are the major companies operating in the Dolomite Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Dolomite Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Dolomite Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Dolomite Market.
What years does this Dolomite Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Dolomite Market size was estimated at 176.87 million tons. The report covers the Dolomite Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Dolomite Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Dolomite Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 Dolomite market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Dolomite analysis includes a market forecast outlook to for 2024 to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
