Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement. In 2023, Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement were the world's 1804th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.33B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement grew by 1.9%, from $1.31B to $1.33B. Trade in Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement represent 0.0059% of total world trade.
Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement are a part of Limestone.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement were United Arab Emirates ($695M), Oman ($133M), Japan ($94.4M), Malaysia ($76M), and Vietnam ($50.6M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement were India ($711M), Bangladesh ($106M), Chinese Taipei ($80.1M), Kuwait ($48.7M), and Germany ($38.2M).
Ranking Limestone materials for manufacture of lime or cement ranks 4133rd 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.