Dolomite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dolomite was worth $707.6 million in 2024, about 16.33 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $707.6M | 16.33M t |
| 2023 | $691.6M | 16.58M t |
| 2022 | $739.1M | 16.58M t |
| 2021 | $660.5M | 17.35M t |
| 2020 | $573.8M | 14.81M t |
| 2019 | $656.8M | 18.90M t |
| 2018 | $642.6M | 18.69M t |
| 2017 | $588.8M | 16.13M t |
Top dolomite exporting countries
Exports are led by Belgium (11%), China (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). 92 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 28%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $78.0M | 11% |
| China | $71.0M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49.2M | 7% |
| Greece | $47.5M | 6.7% |
| Bhutan | $46.3M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $43.3M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $41.9M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $35.1M | 5% |
| Thailand | $35.0M | 4.9% |
| Oman | $30.1M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $25.0M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $23.1M | 3.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 154 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $132.9M | 19% |
| Japan | $77.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $65.7M | 9.3% |
| China | $58.4M | 8.3% |
| United States | $49.1M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $31.3M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $26.8M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $22.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $21.2M | 3% |
| France | $18.0M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $17.7M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $13.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $0.30 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2518: Dolomite, whether or not calcined or sintered, including dolomite roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. HS 2518 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dolomite?
Belgium exported $78.0 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dolomite?
India imported $132.9 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Japan (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dolomite?
It was worth $707.6 million in 2024, about 16.33 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $739.1 million. 92 countries reported exports and 154 reported imports.
What is the average price of dolomite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $0.30 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dolomite?
The HS code for dolomite is heading 2518, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2518 page.
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