The data indicates a significant downward trend in the dolomite sold or used for construction as unspecified coarse aggregate in the US from 2016 to 2020. The quantities declined from 236.29 thousand metric tons in 2016 to 39.33 thousand metric tons in 2020. This demonstrates a sharp decrease in demand over this period. The year-on-year decreases reflect substantial declines, and the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is negative, highlighting a persistent decrease in volumes. In 2023, this trend continued with a continued low level of demand.
Future trends to watch include economic recovery post-COVID-19, infrastructure spending by the government, and environmental regulations impacting mining and material use. These factors could influence a potential stabilization or resurgence in dolomite demand for construction purposes.
