Lakes Limestone Trade Down in September

Lakes Limestone Trade Down in September

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.3 million tons in September, a decrease of 11.5% compared to 2024. Limestone cargos were also below the month’s five-year average by 6%.Loadings from U.S. quarries decreased 13.5% from last year to 2.7 million tons.

Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September | Pit & Quarry

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.3 million tons in September, a decrease of 11.5 percent compared to 2024.  According to the Lake Carriers’ Association, limestone cargos were below the month’s five-year average by 6 percent.  September loadings from U.S. quarries dropped 13.5 percent from last year to 2.7 million tons. Shipments from Canadian quarries totaled 663,144 tons, a decrease of 2.3 percent.  Through nine months of 202…