U.S. - Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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The U.S. lime market stood at $X in 2018, rising by +X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenue of producers and importers. Prior to that, the value of the U.S. lime market remained relatively stable from 2012-2014, but then slumped over the 2015-2016 period, reaching an all-time low point the following year.
In physical terms, U.S. lime consumption also increased tangibly in 2018, amounting to X tons. After a notable reduction in market volume from 2015 to 2017, it started to increase against the improved performance of the steel industry and the increasing number of projects in the oil and gas production and pipeline transportation sector. These industries, together with the chemical, environmental and construction industries, constitute major downstream markets in terms of lime as a product.
Production in the USA
In 2018, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime produced in the U.S. totaled X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In value terms, production totalled $X in 2018, an increase of +X% against 2017. The trend pattern of U.S. lime production was largely conditioned by rising demand, thereby reflecting the trend of U.S. consumption.
Lime Exports
Exports from the USA
In 2018, approx. X tons of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were exported from the U.S.; increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, lime exports continued to grow robustly over the last six years; however, the volume of exports remains negligible in terms of the total output.In value terms, lime exports amounted to $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.
Exports by Country
The majority of lime exports is supplied to neighbouring Canada (X tons), which remains the major export destination for lime from the U.S., with a share of X% of total exports in physical terms. From 2008 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume of exports to Canada stood at +X%. Besides Canada, a fraction of lime exports from the U.S. are also sent to Chile (X tons, or X% of the total exports in 2018) and other countries.
In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total lime exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.
Export Prices by Country
In 2018, the average lime export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the lime export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $X per ton.
From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+X% per year).
Lime Imports
Over the last decade, the import share in total consumption remained negligible, which hardly boasts favourable terms for market entry. This can be explained by the fact that lime is not suitable for transportation over long distances due to its high reactivity and limited product life.
In 2018, lime imports into the U.S. amounted to X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year.
In value terms, lime imports amounted to $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. Over the period under review, lime imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2018, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.
From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest.
In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the U.S., comprising X% of total lime imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%.
Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Canada stood at $X per ton.
From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year).
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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:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
