South America Dolomite Market Key Players and Forecast by 2028

The dolomite market in South America is expected to grow to US$ 721.90 million by 2028 from US$ 597.11 million in 2021. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from 2021 to 2028.

Dolomite has a wide scope of applications in end-user industries such as construction, iron and steel, ferroalloys, ceramics and glass, agriculture, and animal feed. Its preference and adoption in industries depends on the grade of the rock. Dolomite is a commonly used substance in the construction industry because of its hardness and density. It is used in the manufacturing of bricks, cement, concrete, paving materials, etc. In the iron and steel industry, dolomite is used in three forms—raw dolomite, calcined dolomite, and sintered dolomite. In the iron and steel industry, it is mainly used as a fluxing material for the protection of refractory lining, and as a refractory raw material. Raw dolomite or calcined dolomite is used as a fluxing material. The use of dolomite as a flux has grown, particularly, due to growing concerns regarding contamination. The material is also used as a refractory material in steel factories. Dolomite is used for acid neutralization in the chemicals industries and stream restoration projects. It is also used as a source of magnesia (MgO), a feed additive for livestock. Dolomite is an important component in animal feed because of its high magnesium and calcium carbonate content. In farming, it is also used as a soil conditioner to neutralize acidity. It helps change the pH of the soil by bringing it to match the plant’s needs, thereby improving the crop yield. In fertilizers, paints & varnishes, dolomite is used as a filler. Dolomite is used in the manufacture of automotive glass, construction glass, fiberglass, etc., for improving the viscosity of the glass melt; it also increases the scratch and chemical resistance of the glass. The growing glass industry in the region contributes to the market growth. Further, dolomite is used as the host rock for lead, zinc, and copper deposits. Sometimes, it can be used as an oil and gas reservoir rock. When limestone is transformed into dolomite, the dolomitization process results in a minor volume reduction. This can produce a porosity zone in the strata where dolomitization has occurred. Subsurface fluids such as oil and natural gas can be trapped in these pore spaces. Thus, with the growth of various end-user industries, such as construction, iron and steel, and ceramics and glass, the demand for dolomite is also growing.

In South America, Brazil reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases, followed by Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. The governments in South America have taken various actions to protect their citizens and combat the spread of COVID-19 through lockdowns, trade bans, and travel restrictions. This may have a direct impact on the growth of the dolomite market.

With the new features and technologies, companies can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the dolomite market. The South America dolomite market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

South America Dolomite Market Segmentation

South America Dolomite Market – By Application

• Agriculture
• Animal Feed
• Ceramics and Glass
• Iron and Steel
• Construction
• Others

South America Dolomite Market – By Country

• Brazil
• Argentina 
• Rest of SAM

South America Dolomite Market – Companies Mentioned

• LHOIST GROUP                                             
• Sibelco                                                               
• RHI Magnesita GmbH         
• JFE GROUP       
• Omya AG                                                                                                                                     

South America Dolomite Report Scope