Dolomite Market Report 2026

The dolomite market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.53 billion in 2025 to $2.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in steel production, expansion of cement manufacturing, increasing use in agriculture, availability of natural mineral reserves, demand from glass and ceramics industries.

The dolomite market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to infrastructure development in emerging economies, growth in metallurgical processing, rising demand for water treatment minerals, increasing soil fertility management, advancements in mineral processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of dolomite in steel and metallurgical applications, rising demand from glass and ceramic manufacturing, expansion of dolomite usage in soil conditioning and agriculture, increasing adoption in water treatment applications, focus on high purity and processed dolomite products.

The growing construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the dolomite market going forward. The construction sector includes the planning, designing, and execution of building and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, and civil engineering segments. Demand is increasing due to population growth, rapid urbanization, infrastructure modernization, and rising real estate investment, all of which fuel new development and renovation activities. Dolomite is widely used in the construction industry as aggregate in concrete and asphalt, in lime production for soil stabilization, and as a raw material in building products and road construction. For instance, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that dwellings under construction rose to 240,813 in the March quarter of 2023, up from 240,065 in 2022, with new houses increasing to 103,778 from 101,240 the previous year. Therefore, the expansion of the construction industry is driving the growth of the dolomite market.

Major companies operating in the dolomite market are focusing on forming strategic alliances to expand product portfolios and strengthen market presence. Expanding product offerings through partnerships allows companies to meet a broader range of customer needs and improve competitive positioning. For example, in July 2024, Blastr Green Steel, a Norway-based green steel producer, partnered with Lhoist Group, a Belgium-based manufacturer of lime, dolomite, and minerals, to supply low-carbon lime and dolime for its future steel plant in Inkoo, Finland. Lhoist’s LEVEL|GREEN products are expected to help reduce emissions by up to 50 kg CO₂ per ton of steel, supporting Blastr’s goal of achieving 300 kg CO₂ emissions per ton - representing a 90% reduction compared to conventional steelmaking methods. The collaboration also includes technical support and the potential development of a logistics terminal to ensure an efficient supply chain, contributing to Blastr’s aim of producing 2.5 million metric tons of ultra-low-carbon steel annually.

In July 2024, Blastr Green Steel AS partnered with Lhoist to advance a decarbonized supply chain for low-carbon lime and dolime at its upcoming steel plant in Inkoo, Finland. This partnership is designed to lower Scope 3 emissions, support ultra-low-carbon steel production, and enhance the sustainability of Blastr’s steelmaking operations. Lhoist Group is a Belgium-based supplier of dolomite and related mineral products.

Major companies operating in the dolomite market are JFE Mineral & Alloy Company Ltd., CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Martin Marietta Materials Inc., Imerys S.A., Sibelco NV, Omya Group, RHI Magnesita N.V., Graymont Inc., Carmeuse, Mississippi Lime Company, Nordkalk Corp., Essel Mining & Industries Limited (EMIL), Alpha Chemika, E. Dillon & Company, The Dolomite Group, Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation, Lhoist SA, Calcinor S.A., Chirag Minerals, Longcliffe Quarries Ltd., Grupo Calidra.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dolomite market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dolomite market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dolomite market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The dolomite market includes the sales of ceramics, drilling fluid additives, building stones, refractory materials, concrete and asphalt, fertilizers, and industrial products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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