Limestone in Oman
In this article, we talk about Limestone in Oman, types of products extracted from the mine, types of related products, export volume, and destination countries.
Limestone (calcium carbonate CaCO3) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock that is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite , which are different crystal forms of CaCO3. It forms when these minerals precipitate out of water containing dissolved calcium. This can take place through both biological and non-biological processes.
Limestone
Omani Limestone is one of the least porous due to its high density. In terms of technical properties, it is superior to similar colored limestone and marble such as Crema Marfil from Spain or Botticino Classico from Italy.
4 types of the most important types of limestone, such as?Chocolate Oman,?Desert?Sunset,?Oman?Yellow, and?Yellow?Diamond.
Chocolate Limestone
Chocolate Limestone is a kind of beige limestone quarried in Oman. This stone is especially good for exterior, interior, wall cladding, and other design projects.
Desert Sunset Limestone
Desert Sunset Limestone is grey and from Oman. It can be used in many areas for interior, and exterior.
Oman Yellow Limestone
Oman Yellow Limestone is a type of yellowish-beige stone found in Oman. It’s great for walls, floors, countertops, mosaics, fountains, pool edges, stairs, window ledges, and various designs.
Yellow Diamond Limestone
Yellow Diamond is a kind of golden beige limestone quarried in Oman. This stone is especially good for Building stone, countertops, sinks, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, interior, exterior, wall, floor, paving, and other design projects. It is also called Yellow Diamond Marble, Diamond Gold Limestone, Golden Sesame, and Oman Gold Stone.
List of? Limestone mining companies in Oman
Arab Technology LLC (Arabtec Oman)
Website:?https://arabtecoman.com/
Address:?Ruwi Ruwi – CBD OM, 112, Oman
Email:?[email protected]
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Kunooz Oman Holding
Website:?https://kunoozoman.com/
Email:?[email protected]
Address:?Muscat, Oman
Phone:?+968 24 222600
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Al Rawas Mining LLC
Website:?https://alrawasholding.com/
Address:?F2PH+39G, Rawiyyah, Oman
Email:?[email protected]
Phone:?+ 968 23212755
Exports
In 2021, Oman exported $39.5M in Limestone, making it the 6th largest exporter of Limestone in the world. In the same year, Limestone was the 80th most exported product in Oman. The main destination of Limestone exports from Oman are India ($19.1M), United Arab Emirates ($13.4M), Sri Lanka ($3M), Bangladesh ($1.93M), and Qatar ($1.44M).
The fastest-growing export markets for Limestone in Oman between 2020 and 2021 were India ($4.2M), Sri Lanka ($3M), and Qatar ($1.21M).
Export Destinations (2021)
Oman is going to see an increase in the import and export of limestone in the coming years. Over the past 27 years, the demand for limestone in Oman has increased by more than 30 percent.
It is expected that the export of limestone from Oman will increase. It is expected to reach 4.5 billion kg by 2026.
overview of exports
These facts are updated till 3 Nov 2023
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HSN Code: 25210090 (LIMESTONE IN BULK)
HSN Code: 25309030 (LIMESTONE IN CRATES)
HSN Code: 25210010 (LIMESTONE FOR METALLURGICAL USE)
Due to the geographical location of Oman, there are very rich mines of gypsum in this country. We talked about gypsum in Oman in a separate article.
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