U.S. - Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Lime Import Price per Ton in May 2022
In May 2022, the lime price per ton amounted to $188.1 (CIF, US), which is down by -1.9% against the previous month. Over the last four-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 5.4% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $191.7 per ton, and then declined slightly in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($269.0 per ton), while the price for Canada ($168.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
U.S. Lime Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was hydraulic lime ($426.7 per ton), while the price for quicklime ($172.5 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by hydraulic lime (+3.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Lime Imports
For the third month in a row, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, which increased by 15% to 33K tons in August 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +6.8% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.6% against May 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when imports increased by 30% month-to-month. Imports peaked in August 2022.
In value terms, lime imports surged to $6.3M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +8.1% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.6% against May 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 38% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in August 2022.
U.S. Lime Imports by Type
In August 2022, quicklime (27K tons) constituted the largest type of lime supplied to the United States, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, slaked lime (6.8K tons), fourfold.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of quicklime stood at +5.9%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: slaked lime (+11.6% per month) and hydraulic lime (-6.8% per month).
In value terms, quicklime ($4.6M) constituted the largest type of lime supplied to the United States, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by slaked lime ($1.7M), with a 27% share of total imports.
U.S. Lime Imports by Country
In May 2022, Canada (19K tons) constituted the largest lime supplier to the United States, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (2.6K tons), sevenfold.
From January 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+28.8% per month) and the Dominican Republic (-17.1% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($3.1M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United States, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($446K), with an 11% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+22.8% per month) and the Dominican Republic (-16.5% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23521033 - Quicklime
- Prodcom 23521035 - Slaked lime
- Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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