Limestone Imports in the United States: An Overview of 2023 Data
Welcome to our blog post where we delve into the details of limestone imports in the United States for the year 2023. Let's take a closer look at the quantity, exporters, importers, and countries of origin of these shipments.
How Many Limestones Were Imported to the U.S. in 2023?
A total of approximately 974,647,265.95 kg (or 5,344.97 TEUs) worth of limestone were imported into the United States in 2023. The units include various types such as PKG, CRT, PCS, BLK, CAS, CTN, BOX, BAG, DBK, PLT.
Which Countries Export the Most Limestones to the U.S?
The top five countries that exported limestone to the United States in 2023 are:
- Turkey (TR) – With 673 shipments, primarily from ports such as NEMRUT BAY, VALENCIA, and SINES.
- Portugal (PT) – With 483 shipments, mainly from the ports of SINES, LISBON, and ROTTERDAM.
- Spain (ES) – With 299 shipments, primarily from VALENCIA, BARCELONA, and ALGECIRAS.
- China (CN) – With 205 shipments, mainly from the ports of QINGDAO, PUSAN, and XIAMEN.
- Canada (CA) – With 197 shipments, primarily from BEALE COVE, BC, MELDRUM BAY, ONT, and VAN ANDA, BC.
Who are the Top Limestone Exporters to the U.S?
The top five exporters of limestone to the United States in 2023 were:
- LAFARGE TEXADA QUARRYING (89 Shipments)
- SHRAYFY MARBLE & GRANITE (81 Shipments)
- AGREGADOS DEL CARIBE S A DE C V (71 Shipments)
- MARMOTECH S A (68 Shipments)
- BAHAMA ROCK LIMITED (58 Shipments)
Who are the Top Limestone Importers to the U.S?
The top five importers of limestone to the United States in 2023 were:
- ASH GROVE CEMENT (88 Shipments)
- ALTURA STONE AND TILE SAV (86 Shipments)
- ATLANTIC & PACIFIC MARBLE & STONE (83 Shipments)
- VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (74 Shipments)
- ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES GROUP LLC (62 Shipments)
We hope you found this overview informative. Stay tuned for more insightful posts about product imports and other interesting topics!