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Article Publishing Date: Oct 17, 2023

Average Lime Price Drops 6% in the United States to $212 per Ton

U.S. Lime Import Price in August 2023

In August 2023, the lime price amounted to $212 per ton (CIF, US), declining by -5.9% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 8.1% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $230 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($280 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($186 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Lime Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)

COUNTRY	Import Price of Lime in U.S. (USD per ton)
COUNTRY	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023	Jun 2023	Jul 2023	Aug 2023
Dominican Republic	273	268	270	275	271	276	280	279	281	330	280	308	280
Canada	177	175	186	190	186	193	192	211	208	211	207	224	212
Mexico	177	180	165	202	152	166	236	225	290	219	184	186	186
Average	187	186	195	202	184	194	210	221	230	224	211	225	212

U.S. Lime Imports

After two months of decline, overseas purchases of lime increased by 32% to 36K tons in August 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 with an increase of 64% against the previous month.

In value terms, lime imports skyrocketed to $7.6M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 with an increase of 60% m-o-m. Imports peaked in August 2023.

U.S. Lime Imports by Country

In August 2023, Canada (27K tons) constituted the largest lime supplier to the United States, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (8K tons), threefold.

From August 2022 to August 2023, 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 (+0.4% per month) and the Dominican Republic (+8.3% per month).

In value terms, Canada ($5.7M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United States, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($1.5M), with a 19% share of total imports.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+0.8% per month) and the Dominican Republic (+8.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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:

NAICS 327410 - Lime manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

Lhoist North America
Mississippi Lime Company
Naked Lime
Rockydale Quarries Corporation
Graymont Dolime (oh) Inc.
Huron Lime
Graymont (pa) Inc.
Lhoist North America of Virginia
Cheney Lime & Cement Company
Graymont (wi)
Austin White Lime Company
Peak Lime
Cutler-Magner Company
Western Lime Corporation
Lhoist North America of Arizona
Lafarge Corp
Millersville Lime Inc
Mercer Lime Company
Lhoist North America of Alabama
Greenacres Gypsum & Lime Inc.
Texas Lime Company
Midwest Minerals
Kdm Holding, Mk Minerals
Edwards Lime Gathering
Florida Lime Corp
O-N Minerals (luttrell) Company
Southern Lime Corporation
Star Group, Lime Holding
Lhoist North America of Missouri
Chemical Lime-Southwest

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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How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

U.S. Lime Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

Average Lime Price Drops 6% in the United States to $212 per Ton

U.S. Lime Import Price in August 2023

U.S. Lime Imports

U.S. Lime Imports by Country

Product coverage:

Companies mentioned:

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

Reasons to buy this report:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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