U.S. - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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In 2021, the U.S. lime market was finally on the rise to reach $2.8B after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $3.5B in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Lime Production
In 2021, production of lime was finally on the rise to reach 17M tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010. Lime production peaked at 20M tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Lime Exports
After two years of decline, shipments abroad of lime increased by 26% to 335K tons in 2021. In general, sales abroad posted a resilient expansion. Exports peaked at 422K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, exports failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, lime exports skyrocketed to $53M in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010. Exports peaked at $84M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Canada (320K tons) was the main destination for lime exports from the United States, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico (10K tons), with a 3% share of total supplies.
In value terms, Canada ($46M) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from the United States, comprising 86% of total supplies. Mexico ($5M) with a 9.3% share of total exports took the second position in the ranking. From 2007 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +6.5%.
Export Prices by Country
The average lime export price stood at $159 per ton in 2021, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($487 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada totaled $143 per ton. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico.
U.S. Lime Imports
In 2021, overseas purchases of lime were finally on the rise to reach 323K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 512K tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, lime imports rose sharply to $59M in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2007 to 2021.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Canada (284K tons) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United States, accounting for an 88% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (23K tons), more than tenfold.
In value terms, Canada ($47M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United States, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($5.4M), with a 9% share of total supplies.
From 2007 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. Imports from Mexico recorded a growth rate of +1.7% per year.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average lime import price amounted to $184 per ton, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($254 per ton), while the price for Canada ($165 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market 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
- Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs
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
- How to load your idle production capacity
- 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
