Cyprus: Lime Market 2020

Lime Market Size in Cyprus

The revenue of the lime market in Cyprus amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, lime consumption continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lime market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lime Production in Cyprus

In value terms, lime production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, lime production continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, lime production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, lime production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Lime Exports

Exports from Cyprus

In 2018, the lime exports from Cyprus totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, lime exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, lime exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, lime exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lime exports in 2018 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime markets from Cyprus were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the U.S., Argentina, Malaysia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Spain, China, Norway and Cyprus, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The lime export price in Cyprus stood at $X per ton in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the lime export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Cyprus

In 2018, the lime imports into Cyprus stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Cyprus imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lime imports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the major importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in 2018, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Finland (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Germany (X tons), Chile (X tons) and France (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), India ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports.

India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lime import price in Cyprus amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the lime import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform