For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
In the first quarter of 2025, Dolomite prices in North America have shown a steady yet cautious trend as the demand remained relatively stable. The ongoing infrastructure development has slightly curved to favor and support the Dolomite market. After Belgium Cananda is the biggest exporter of Dolomite in the world. The expectation of gradual recovery is considered in the second quarter of 2025, for construction and steel industries.
However, the growth might get restrained due to concern overall economic instability. Environmental Protection regulation has also brought concern over, ore mining and influencing market dynamics.
The dolomite sector in United States maintained a moderate pace, with potential for growth tied closely to U.S. administration vision. Canada being one of the major exporters of Dolomite, got affected and experienced a setback in Dolomite market after the change in U.S. administration. The change in geopolitics has brought fluctuation and more uncertainty, raising concerns over the market trends and exports stability across the region.
APAC
In India, during the first quarter of 2025, the Dolomite market boomed with growth rate of 8.80% compared to the last quarter of 2024. The high demand received from major downstream industries such as construction and glass manufacturing have played a vital role in lifting the market. Dolomite application used for steel and glass purification has elevated the demand as India sees significant growth. Surge in demand for fast connectivity between & within cities has priorities for modern infrastructure growth. This trend will be continued till the end of the second quarter of 2025.
In China, the construction industry has seen a combination of growth and challenges, which has resulted in a reduced demand for dolomite. Despite this, the country’s dolomite exports have largely remained stable, experiencing only slight fluctuations. However, these exports have been impacted by the instability created by U.S. tariffs, which have posed significant hurdles for the sector. The ongoing trade tensions have added an element of uncertainty to the market, further affecting the export of dolomite and other related materials.
Europe
The European Dolomite market in the first quarter of 2025 exhibited a steady but declining trend, influenced by a mix of external disruptions and domestic challenges. While downstream industries such as glass manufacturing sustained moderate demand, export activities faced significant hurdles. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted trade routes, while Houthi rebel attacks further destabilized the supply chain. The Suez Canal, a vital export route, became insecure, leading to shipment delays and route diversions that drove up freight costs.
Belgium remained a crucial hub for Dolomite mining and exports, with Asian glass manufacturers and refractory industries showing strong interest in its high-quality output. However, the construction sector across Europe, a key consumer of Dolomite, saw reduced activity due to inflationary pressures and cautious consumer behavior. Real estate and construction in major markets like Germany and the United Kingdom slowed significantly as buyers restricted spending to essential projects. These dynamics have underscored the challenges facing Europe’s Dolomite market while presenting opportunities in evolving downstream sectors in 2025.
