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Global Limestone Industry Overview
The increasing demand for PCC in the paper and pulp industry is one of the major trends being witnessed in the global limestone market. PCC is extensively used in the paper and pulp industry as a coating pigment, filter additive, brightening agent, and surface finish additive. It is also preferred because of its particle size and controlled and effortless application. Increase in infrastructure activities is another critical factor for the growth of the global limestone market. For instance, China's evolution into a consumer-and service-driven economy has provided opportunities to the construction industry in the healthcare, education, as well as retail and other consumer end-markets. Growing infrastructure activities along with high demand for PPC will help the global limestone market to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6% during the forecast period.
Top limestone companies covered in this market research report
The limestone market is fairly fragmented owing to the presence of several established and regional vendors. This has also raised the level of competition in this fragmented market will further intensify in the coming years because of the increase in construction activities in the APAC region. By providing a complete analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and with information on the products offered by the companies, this limestone industry analysis report will aid clients to identify new growth opportunities and design new growth strategies.
The report offers a complete analysis of various companies including:
- CARMEUSE
- CRH
- Elliott Stone
- Graymont
- Lhoist
- SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT
Limestone market segmentation based on geographic regions
A comprehensive study of the growth opportunities in the limestone market indicates that APAC will witness the highest growth in the global limestone market throughout the predicted period.
Limestone market segmentation based on end users
- Construction
- Industrial manufacturing
- Agriculture
The construction segment will account for the highest growth in the market. Additionally, the report also provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of the various end users segments to the growth of the limestone market size.
Key highlights of the global limestone market for the forecast years 2018-2022:
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2018-2022
- Detailed information on factors that will accelerate the growth of the limestone market during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the global limestone market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the limestone industry across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA
- A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information on several vendors
- Comprehensive details on the factors that will challenge the growth of limestone companies
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PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
PART 03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PART 04: MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Market ecosystem
- Market characteristics
- Market segmentation analysis
PART 05: MARKET SIZING
- Market definition
- Market sizing 2017
- Market size and forecast 2017-2022
PART 06: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Threat of new entrants
- Threat of substitutes
- Threat of rivalry
- Market condition
PART 07: CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE
PART 08: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY END-USER
- Segmentation by end-user
- Comparison by end-user
- Global limestone market by construction – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Global limestone market by industrial manufacturing – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Global limestone market by agriculture – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Global limestone market by others – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Market opportunity by end-user
PART 09: REGIONAL LANDSCAPE
- Geographical segmentation
- Regional comparison
- Limestone market in APAC – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Limestone market in EMEA – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Limestone market in the Americas – Market size and forecast 2017-2022
- Key leading countries
- Market opportunity
PART 10: DECISION FRAMEWORK
PART 11: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 12: MARKET TRENDS
- Increasing demand for PCC in the paper and pulp industry
- Infrastructure development projects increasing the use of limestone for cement production
PART 13: VENDOR LANDSCAPE
- Overview
- Landscape disruption
- Competitive scenario
PART 14: VENDOR ANALYSIS
- Vendors covered
- Vendor classification
- Market positioning of vendors
- CARMEUSE
- CRH
- Elliott Stone
- Graymont
- Lhoist
- SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT
PART 15: APPENDIX
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape