Limestone Market is Anticipated to Witness High Growth Owing to Increasing Construction Activities

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcite and aragonite which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Limestone has a wide variety of applications including construction materials, industrial materials, agricultural materials and ornamental materials. Limestone is extensively used in cement manufacturing where it is heated along with other materials to from clinker which is then ground to produce cement. It is also commonly used in road construction and making of concrete. With the growing construction activities across the globe, the demand for limestone is increasing significantly. The Global limestone market is estimated to be valued at US$ 986.6 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period 2024 to 2030. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the Global Limestone Market Size are Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Avantor, Inc., Lonza Group Ltd., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Sartorius AG, Corning...