Quartz Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Engineered Quartz Stones, Quartz Sand, Quartz Pebbles, Quartz Crystals, Other Types), By Grade (High Purity Quartz, Grade I, Grade II, Grad III), By End User (Electronics and Semiconductors, Solar, Building and Construction, Metallurgy, Optics and Telecommunication, Other End Users) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

The engineered stone refers to a composite slab of stone that is prepared from 90% crushed quartz and that is bound together utilizing a polymer resin, and the rest of 10% is prepared with extra materials such as metals, mirrors, or colored glass that are mixed in for aesthetic reasons. The engineered stone is utilized anywhere that slab stones such as marble or granite are used, but a majority of customers and industries utilize engineered stone for their kitchen and bathroom countertops. The key types of engineered stone products include tiles, blocks, and slabs, manufactured using processes such as cold-curing and hot-curing. Tiles, blocks, and slabs manufactured from engineered stone are used across a broad range of furnishing applications like kitchen worktops, flooring, raised flooring, internal and external cladding, vanity tops, and bathroom furnishings for little or large, public or private projects for houses and enormous commercial areas. The key applications of engineered stone include kitchen countertops, bathroom countertops, flooring, facades, and walls. The global engineered stone market is segmented - 1) By Type: Tiles and Blocks, Slabs 2) By Process: Cold Curing, Hot Curing 3) By Application: Kitchen Countertops, Bathroom Countertops, Flooring, Facades, Walls The global engineered stone market size will grow from $22.48 billion in 2022 to $24.52 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global engineered stone market is expected to grow to $34.36 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.8%. The high growth in the construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the engineered stone market. Engineered stones are widely used in the construction of residential projects for kitchen countertops, floors, façade tiles, and other architectural applications. The added benefits of engineered stone, such as bacteria-resistant nature, scratch-resistant nature, and heat resistance, make them an ideal choice for residential and commercial construction projects. The rapid surge in construction of commercial and residential projects is expected to boost the usage of engineered stones during the forecast period. For instance, according to the Office of National Statistics UK, the monthly construction output increased by 3.5% in volume in November 2021. Also, according to Invest India, an India-based national investment promotion and facilitation agency, the construction industry in India is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025. Major players in the engineered stone market are LG Hausys, Johnson Marble & Quartz, Technistone A.S., Caesarstone Ltd., Belenco, Quarella Group Ltd., Quartzforms, Stone Italiana S.p.A, VICOSTONE, Diresco, Viatera, Santa Margherita Spa, Silestone, Tchnistone, and Topzstone. The key players in the engineered stone market are focusing on the manufacturing and development of engineered stone from recycled materials to meet their efforts towards sustainability and a low-carbon future. For instance, in March 2021, Stone Italiana, an Italy-based manufacturer of engineered stone, launched a new range of engineered stone called Cosmolite, manufactured from inert pre-consumer recycled materials. This stone was certified with LEED v4 Green Gold, NSF 51 Food Contact and the ability to produce low volatile organic compound emissions. In September 2020, The Engineered Stone Group, an Australian-based company, acquired F & D Group, a Europe-based company involved in the manufacturing of engineered stone shower trays and washbasins, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps position the ES Group as a leader in the engineered stone bathroom products space, a developing segment within the broader bathroom products market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the engineered stone market share in 2022. The regions covered in the global engineered stone market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Engineered Stone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The engineered stone market consists of sales of Caesarstone, dekton, quartz, and Silestone. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The engineered stone research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides engineered stone statistics, including engineered stone industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with engineered stone shares, detailed engineered stone segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the engineered stone industry. This engineered stone research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Mining is the process of extraction of minerals, metals and other valuable materials from the earth. The main types of mining are mining support activities, general minerals, stones, copper, nickel, lead, zInc., metal ore, coal, lignite, and anthracite. General minerals include mine construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, kaolin and ball clay, clay and ceramic and refractory minerals, potash, soda and borate mineral, phosphate rock, or other chemical and fertilizer minerals mining. The various processes used for mining are underground mining and surface mining. The different service providers include independent contractors and companies. The global mining market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mining Support Activities, General Minerals, Stones, Copper, Nickel, Lead, And Zinc, Metal Ore, Coal, Lignite, And Anthracite 2) By Process: Underground Mining, Surface Mining 3) By Service Provider: Independent Contractors, Companies Subsegments Covered: Coal Mining Support Activities, Metal Mining Support Activities, Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Support Activities, Other General Minerals, Potash, Salt, Magnesite, Sulfur, Kaolin, Asbestos, Feldspar, Boron, Gypsum, Talc, Graphite, Baryte, Bentonite, Diatomite, Lithium, Selenium, Perlite, Vermiculite, Arsenic, Diamond,, Dimension Stones, Crushed Stones, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Gold Ore, Iron Ore, All Other Metal Ores, Silver Ore, Uranium Ore, Vanadium Ore, Coal, Lignite, Anthracite The global mining market size grew from $2022.6 billion in 2022 to $2145.15 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The mining market is expected to grow to $2775.5 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. Government policies to support the mining industry is expected to drive the mining market. Governments are providing subsidies and encouraging foreign direct investments (FDI) in the mining industry. The amount of government support includes the support through governments' public finance institutions such as bilateral development banks and export credit agencies investing in mining projects, fiscal support through budget allocations and tax exemptions, and investments through majority state-owned mining and utility companies. For instance, in 2021, the Ministry of mines of the Government of India, enacted the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2021, and published The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules to facilitate the growth of Mining industry in India and to regulate the industry. These government policies will continue to support the growth of the mining market. Major companies in the mining market include BHP Group, Vale S.A., Rio Tinto, Glencore International, Anglo American plc, China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, China Coal Energy Company Limited, The Metallurgical Corp of China, Coal India Ltd and Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile. Power generation companies are increasingly using alternate sources of energy such as natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable to produce clean and sustainable electricity. The decreasing cost of installation of renewable sources of energy is also driving the use of these sources for power generation. This is expected to act as a restraint on the demand for coal in power generation. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), coal's share of the total world energy consumption is expected to decline from 22% in 2040. Renewable is expected to be the fastest growing energy source, with their consumption increasing at an average rate of 2.3% per year till 2040. The continuous shift to alternative sources for power generation will restrain the mining market. The use of renewable energy is helping mining companies reduce power costs and control emissions in the mines. As the solar or wind projects are built close to the mine sites, the cost of connecting to the power grid is also reduced. Site-appropriate renewable energy sources are reliable, consistent, and also economical. BHP and RioTinto have started using renewable energy sources in their mines. According to a report published by EY, RioTinto aims to generate 10% of 20MW – 25MW power demand from renewable energy in one of their mines and expects to reduce its diesel use by approximately 4 million liters, and its CO2 emissions by 12,000 tons. Also, in 2020, Rio Tinto approved the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery storage system for its western Australian Koodaideri mine. The solar plant will be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic installations at a mining site once completed. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, renewable energy used by mining companies from various sources include 57% solar thermal, 37% of solar PV, and 4% of wind energy. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mining market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the mining market. The regions covered in the mining market analysis are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the mining market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The mining market consists of sales of minerals, metals and other valuable materials such as sand and gravel, coal and stone extracted from the earth crust. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The mining market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mining market statistics, including mining industry, global mining market size, regional shares, competitors with a mining market share, detailed mining market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mining industry. This mining market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Stone is a hard non-metallic solid mass or aggregate of various mineral of which rock is made. The main types of stones are dimension stones and crushed stones. Dimension stones are natural rock materials quarried to produce blocks or slabs that meet size (width, length, and thickness) and shape specifications. The various organization involved are large enterprises, small and medium enterprises. The different service providers include independent contractors and companies. The global stones market is segmented - 1) By Type: Dimension Stones, Crushed Stones 2) By Organisation Size: Large Enterprises, Small And Medium Enterprises 3) By Service Provider Type: Independent Contractors, Companies The global stones market size grew from $12.51 billion in 2022 to $13.6 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The stones market is expected to grow to $19.65 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.6%. Precision Surface Excavation Machines are becoming more popular because they help to reduce noise and pollution in sensitive areas. Precision surface excavation machines are versatile units that utilize a slicing drum to mechanically unearth materials and have advantages over the customary drilling and blasting strategies. Surface excavation machines are low in noise, dust, and vibration and can cut more precisely and produce a smaller, more consistent particle size thus eliminating the need of a primary crusher. This is particularly important in mines in environmentally sensitive areas where noise and dirt pollution need to be minimized due to environmental regulation and pressure. Major companies in the stones market include Rogers Group Inc., Carmeuse S.A., Martin Marietta Inc., LafargeHolcim Ltd., Ncc AB, Vulcan Materials Company, Minerals Technologies Inc., Boral Limited, United States Lime & Minerals Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the stones market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the stones market. The regions covered in the stones market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the stones market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The stones market consists of sales of rough blocks or slabs of stone and crushed and broken stone. It also comprises stone beneficiating activities such as crushing, grinding, washing, screening, pulverizing, and sizing. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The stones market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides stones market statistics, including market size, regional shares, competitors with a stones market share, detailed market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the stones industry. This stones market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying refers to the process of mining and quarrying crushed and broken stone. For concrete aggregate and as a flux in blast furnaces, crushed stone is utilised. Rock is broken apart by drilling and blasting in the quarrying process. The main types of crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying are limestone mining, granite mining, and other types- of crushed stone mining. Limestone mining refers to mining operations in which the primary resource mined is the principal calcium or magnesium carbonate, which includes shell and coquina, along with the associated processing facility, water control system, and settling ponds. The mining type includes underground mining, and surface mining. The global crushed stones market is segmented – 1) By Type: Limestone Mining, Granite Mining, and Other Types- Crushed Stone Mining 2) By Mining Type: Underground Mining, Surface Mining The global crushed stones market size will grow from $4 billion in 2022 to $4.48 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of crushed stones is expected to grow from $7.76 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 14.7%. The growth in the crushed stone mining market is due to increasing road construction in rapidly developed countries such as US and Canada owing to rising infrastructure development. Road construction refers to the construction of a new roadway or the conversion of an existing unpaved road to a paved road. Major players in the crushed stone mining market include Lafarge Holcim, MMM, Vulcan, CRH PLC, and Heidelberg Cement. Precision Surface Excavation Machines are becoming more popular because they help to reduce noise and pollution in sensitive areas. These machines are versatile units that utilize a slicing drum to mechanically unearth materials and have advantages over the customary drilling and blasting strategies, as the major trends witnessed in the global crushed stone mining market. Western Europe was the largest region in the crushed stones market in 2022. The regions covered in this crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing or building roads and getting used in chemical applications. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The crushed stones market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides crushed stones market statistics, including crushed stones industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a crushed stones market share, detailed crushed stones market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the crushed stones industry. This crushed stones market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Dimension stones refers to the process of mining and quarrying dimension stone such as rough blocks or slabs of stone. Dimension stone is a natural rock that is cut into various sizes for use in the construction and monument industries. The main types of dimension stones are marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other types. Marble refers to limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism, that ranges from granular to compact in texture, that is capable of taking a high polish, and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture. The colours used are white, black, yellow, red, and other colours. The mining type includes underground mining, and surface mining. The global dimension stones market is segmented – 1) By Type: Marble, Granite, Limestone, Sandstone, and Other Types 2) By Mining Type: Underground Mining, Surface Mining The global dimension stones market size will grow from $8.51 billion in 2022 to $9.12 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of dimension stones is expected to grow from $11.89 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%. The growth in the dimension stones mining market is due to increasing demand in the construction and real estate industry. Real estate refers to the land along with any permanent improvements attached to the land, whether natural or man-made including water, trees, minerals, buildings, homes, fences, and bridges. Dimension stone is one of the most sustainable materials used in construction, cladding, paving and other applications. For instance, in 2022, according to Savills India, an India-based real estate consultancy specializing in services real estate demand for data centres is expected to increase by 15-18 million sq. ft. by 2025. Therefore, the increasing demand in the construction and real estate industry is driving the growth of the dimension stone market. Major players in the dimension stones mining market include Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta Aggregates Inc., Cemex S A B de C V, Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc., and Rogers Group Inc. Remote surveying and geological mapping for mines and quarries are increasingly being done using LIDAR and UAV as it offers fast, accurate data to plan mining processes. LIDAR, which stands for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances), as the major trends witnessed in the global non-residential accommodation market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dimension stones market in 2022. The regions covered in this dimension stones market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the dimension stones global market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The dimension stones market includes revenues earned by extracting large blocks of intact stone. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The dimension stones market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides dimension stones market statistics, including dimension stones industry, regional shares, competitors with a dimension stones market share, detailed dimension stones market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the dimension stones industry. This dimension stones global market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The limestone refers to a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate (calcite) or calcium-magnesium double carbonate (dolomite). It contains microscopic fossils, shell pieces, and other petrified trash. Limestone is often grey in color, although it can also be white, yellow, or brown. Limestone may be found in aggregates, cement, building stones, chalk, and crushed stone, and it is frequently used in road and building construction. The main types of limestone are magnesian limestone and high-calcium limestone. High-calcium limestone refers to the lime that is primarily calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide and includes not more than 5% magnesium oxide or hydroxide. These types of limestone are categorized based on their size which includes crushed limestone, calcined limestone (PCC) and ground limestone (GCC). The various types of limestone are segregated based on application which includes, industry lime, refractory lime, chemical lime and construction-based lime. The major end-user segments for limestone are paper and pulp, water treatment, agriculture, building and construction, plastics, food and beverage and others. The global limestone market is segmented - 1) By Type: Magnesian Limestone, High-Calcium Limestone 2) By Size: Crushed Limestone, Calcined Limestone (PCC), Ground Limestone (GCC) 3) By Application: Industry Lime, Refractory Lime, Chemical Lime, Construction-Based Lime 4) By End User: Paper And Pulp, Water Treatment, Agriculture, Building And Construction, Plastics, Food And Beverage, Other End-Users The global limestone market size will grow from $69.16 billion in 2022 to $73.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of limestone is expected to grow to $97.79 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.3%. The increasing demand from the construction industry is driving the growth of the limestone market. The construction industry has surged after the pandemic as many construction projects were stuck due to lockdowns. Cement is manufactured using limestone as a raw material. Cement is an important element in the construction industry because it is used in various construction mixtures, such as manufacture of composite concrete block, to meet specific needs in holding building blocks. According to the U.S. Census Bureau report on monthly construction spending in 2022, the construction spending was expected to be $1,744.8 billion in April 2022, a 0.8% rise from the revised March 2022 estimate of $1,740.6 billion. Therefore, the increasing demand from the construction industry is propelling the limestone market. Major players in the limestone market are Imerys, CARMEUSE, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Kerford Limestone, Lhoist Group, Mississippi Lime Company, GLC Materials LLC, Graymont Limited, Kerford Limestone, Omya AG, Eurocement, The National Lime & Stone Company, Indiana Limestone Company, Atlantic Minerals Limited and United States Lime & Minerals Inc. Strategic partnerships and collaborations are a key trend in the limestone market. Organizations enter into partnerships and collaborations to expand into new markets and leverage each other's resources. In May 2020, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, a Germany-based provider of products and solutions for specialty chemicals, entered into a partnership with Omya. This partnership will expand Biesterfeld's product range to include new pharmaceutical excipients, active components, and nutraceutical goods. Omya is a Switzerland-based producer of calcium carbonate-based specialties. In January 2022, Ultratech Cement Limited, an India-based manufacturer of grey cement, ready-mix concrete and white cement acquired 100% equity shares in National Limestone Company Private Limited for $2.91 million (INR230 million). Post acquisition Ultratech Cement is has access to the limestone mining reserves of National Limestone Company for the operations of Ultratech. National Limestone Company Private Limited is an India-based company operating in limestone market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the limestone market in 2022. The regions covered in the limestone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the limestone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The limestone market consists of sales of calcite, dolomite, tiny fossils, and shell fragments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The limestone market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides limestone market statistics, including limestone industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a limestone market share, detailed limestone market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the limestone industry. This limestone market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Natural stone is an organic rock that is mined (quarried) from the earth’s surface and is hard and strong enough to be used for building or decorative purposes. Silica is the primary mineral component of natural stone. The main types of natural stones are marble, granite, limestone, and others. Marble refers to the metamorphic rock composed of calcite and dolomite. It is formed by the metamorphism of limestone and is commonly found in mountainous regions. Marble is used to enhance the aesthetic look of home décor and is commonly used in flooring, countertops, fireplace facing, windowsills, wall claddings, table tops, and other decoration applications. The different construction types include new construction and renovation. The natural stones are distributed through online channel and offline channel and applied in flooring, memorial arts, wall cladding, and other applications. The global natural stone market is segmented - 1) By Type: Marble, Granite, Limestone, Other Types 2) By Construction Type: New Construction, Renovation 3) By Distribution Channel: Online Channel, Offline Channel 4) By Application: Flooring, Memorial Arts, Wall Cladding, Other Applications The global natural stone market size will grow from $31.43 billion in 2022 to $33.57 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of natural stone is expected to grow to $41.91 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%. The increase in the number of constructions projects is driving the growth of the natural stones market. The construction sector refers to the organizations that deal with creating, maintaining, and repairing infrastructures. Natural stones in construction projects provide permanent natural building materials than other natural building materials, used in flooring, roofing, masonry, paving roads, and as aggregates for concrete. Additionally, natural stones are highly preferred in heavy engineering such as bridges, harbor walls, sea-side walls, ballast for railways, the foundation works, and others due to their strength, durability, and weather-resistance properties. For instance, according to a report released in June 2021 by Canada's national statistical office, the investment in building construction rose from $14294 million in April 2019 to $19273 million in 2020. Therefore, the increase in the number of construction projects in the infrastructure sector is expected to propel the growth of the natural stones market going in the coming years. Major players in the natural stone market are Aro Granite Industries Ltd., Dimpomar, Dermitzakis Bros S A, Levantina y Asociados de Minerales S A, MARGRAF Spa, Mumal Marbles Pvt Ltd., Polycor Inc., Temmer Marble, Topalidis S A, Xishi Stone Group, Antolini Luigi & C S p a, Ranamar Marble, Amso International s a s, Dongxing Group, Vetter Stone, Southland Stone USA Inc., CUPA Group, Pakistan Onyx Marble, and Ahjar Sinai. Technological advancement is the key trend that is gaining popularity in the natural stones market going forward. Major companies operating in the natural stones sector are focused on technological advancements to strengthen their position. For instance, in January 2022, Häfele GmbH & Co KG, a Germany-based manufacturer, and supplier of furniture fittings and architectural hardware, introduced Dekton, a commercial surface that incorporates components of metamorphic rocks, sand, soil, and even marine surfaces. It uses super compacting technology to recreate and reimagine these characteristics as natural stone. Dekton surfaces provide higher resistance to abrasion and ultraviolet (UV) light which prevents them from fading or degrading over time and makes them an ideal surface for high-traffic areas and outdoors. In November 2022, Outdoor Living Supply, a US-based portfolio company of Trilantic North America, acquired Madbury for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition would help OLS in growing its network in the market and OLS would look forward to the growth opportunities that the partnership of these companies would create. Madbury is a UK-based distributor of natural stone, hardscapes, landscape supplies and bulk materials. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the natural stone market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the natural stone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the natural stone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The natural stones market consists of sales of porphyry, quartzite, basalt, sandstone, flagstone, onyx, serpentine, soapstone, travertine, and dolomitic limestone. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The natural stone market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides natural stone market statistics, including natural stone industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a natural stone market share, detailed natural stone market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the natural stone industry. This natural stone market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Metal and mineral refer to solid, naturally occurring inorganic materials that make up the crust of the earth and are smelted from ore, pigs, or scrap using electrometallurgical techniques and inorganic, solid, naturally occurring compounds with properties such as tenacity, cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, lustre, colour, and hardness. The main types of metal and mining are mineral, metal, and metal products. Metal products refer to the finished products that are made out of metals. These are used for chemicals manufacturing, metallurgy, electrical grid infrastructure, electronics, glass products, vehicles, and other applications that are used By End Users such as construction, manufacturing, and Other End Users. The global metal and mineral market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mineral, Metal, Metal Products 2) By Application: Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products, Forged and Stamped Goods, Cutlery and Hand Tools, Architectural and Structural Metals, Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container, Hardware, Spring and Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt, Coated, Engraved, and Heat Treated Metal Products, Metal Valves, Other Fabricated Metal Products, The global metal and mineral market size grew from $7540.84 billion in 2022 to $8126.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of metal and mineral is expected to grow to $10650.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in metal and mineral market manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are being used during the manufacturing process, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs and higher margins. For instance, according to a report by Accenture, the manufacturing sector will witness the highest annual gross value added (GVA) growth rate of 4.4% due to artificial intelligence by 2035. The report also states that artificial intelligence has the potential to increase profitability by an average of 38% by 2035. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to expand production and increase product portfolio, thus driving the growth of the metal and mineral manufacturing market going forward. Major companies in the metal and mineral market are ArcelorMittal S.A, POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, Jiangxi Copper Company, Votorantim S.A, JFE Holdings Inc., and LafargeHolcim Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the metal and mineral manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak has hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the metal and mineral manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Many metal and mineral market manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. According to the KPMG report, 16% of executives of global metals companies have already invested in robotics for metal manufacturing, 31% of executives have set plans to possibly invest in robotics for new technology and opportunities, and 42% are willing to invest in robotics shortly. Additionally, the report states, 63% of the executives of metal manufacturing companies are considering investing in automation. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal and mineral market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal and mineral market. The regions covered in the global metal and mineral industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal and mineral market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal and mineral market consists of sales of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The metal and mineral market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The metal and mineral market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal and mineral market statistics, including metal and mineral industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal and mineral market share, detailed metal and mineral market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal and mineral industry. This metal and mineral market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.