Limestone Research

Limestone & Dolomite Research

By R Motsie

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Limestone is a low-value bulk product and hence not traded widely internationally. Since world resources of limestone and dolomite suitable for lime manufacturing are adequate, most countries are able to meet their own input requirements. South Africa's production of limestone and dolomite increased in 2013 by 1.5 percent to 22 Mt compared with 2012. Local sales volume increased by 8.8 percent to 20.1 Mt, following signs of moderate recovery in the construction sector (Table 1).

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