Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement. In 2022, Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement were the world's 2015th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.17B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement grew by 4.92%, from $1.12B to $1.17B. Trade in Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement represent 0.005% of total world trade.
Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement are a part of Limestone.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement were United Arab Emirates ($679M), Japan ($81.7M), Malaysia ($60.8M), Vietnam ($55M), and Oman ($43.8M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement were India ($613M), Bangladesh ($153M), Chinese Taipei ($48.2M), South Korea ($37.6M), and Germany ($32.8M).
Ranking Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement ranks 3723rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Limestone materials are typically used as a raw material to make lime or cement so that cement and lime can be sold at a cheaper price. These materials are typically not used as a construction material because they are too soft and can be crushed easily.