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Lime Market

Lime market: find newly released data provided by an Ai-driven BI tool. Information provide production, trade, market prices, market size, companies, imports, consumption, and exports. There is a split by country, including EU, the U.S., Africa, Russia, Latin America, the Middle East, the U.K., and China. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

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Lime - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Japan
3	United States
4	Indonesia
5	Pakistan

In value terms, China, Japan and the United States constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together accounting for 48% of the global market. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico, Germany, Iran, Brazil, France, Russia, Turkey and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 23%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Iran recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while lime market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Russia	79	77	70	-5.9%
Argentina	148	143	87	-23.3%
Thailand	109	102	89	-9.6%
Malaysia	98	100	97	-0.5%
Czech Republic	91	91	102	5.9%
Spain	116	121	111	-2.2%
Belgium	120	118	117	-1.3%
Germany	112	112	119	3.1%
Vietnam	118	115	119	0.4%
France	124	142	136	4.7%
United States	172	167	143	-8.8%
Zambia	217	224	155	-15.5%
Canada	165	166	168	0.9%
Average	124	128	120	-1.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Canada ($168 per ton), while Russia ($70 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Democratic Republic of the Congo	209	183	240	7.2%
United States	181	185	188	1.9%
Finland	115	137	146	12.7%
Netherlands	119	116	144	10.0%
Sweden	113	124	140	11.3%
Chile	150	146	139	-3.7%
Canada	154	142	125	-9.9%
Germany	113	116	111	-0.9%
Indonesia	101	103	105	2.0%
Belgium	100	102	102	1.0%
France	107	104	102	-2.4%
India	95	96	95	0.0%
Papua New Guinea	82	98	83	0.6%
Average	125	125	132	3.1%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($240 per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($83 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Democratic Republic of the Congo	0.08	0.07	0.1	26.5%
Netherlands	0.1	0.09	0.08	-7.8%
Finland	0.06	0.05	0.06	-1.9%
Chile	0.06	0.06	0.06	-6.8%
United States	0.06	0.05	0.05	-5.6%

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($127M), the Netherlands ($84M) and Finland ($56M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 25% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Chile, the United States, India, France, Germany, Canada, Sweden, Indonesia, Belgium and Papua New Guinea, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Indonesia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
France	0.1	0.1	0.1	-7.1%
Germany	0.1	0.09	0.1	-1.2%
Zambia	0.03	0.06	0.07	50.9%
Belgium	0.07	0.06	0.06	-7.3%
Malaysia	0.05	0.05	0.05	8.6%

In value terms, the largest lime supplying countries worldwide were France ($100M), Germany ($95M) and Zambia ($67M), together accounting for 26% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Zambia (+50.9% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for lime worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Lime - Top Companies

Chaves Sa Mineracao e Industria, Jiexiu Weibiao Building Materials Co., Ltd., Lime Holding Inc., Kdm Holding Inc., UBE MATERIAL INDUSTRIES,LTD., Fels-Werke GmbH, ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED, Mississippi Lime Company, KNAUF (UK) GMBH, Baumit GmbH, Graymont (wi) LLC, Zezhou County Fuhong Building Materials Factory, YOSHIZAWA LIME INDUSTRY CO.,LTD., Baek Kwang Mineral Products Co., Ltd., UNICALCE SPA, MECHEL-MATERIALY, OOO, BASTAS BASKENT CIMENTO SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI, KAWAI LIME INDUSTRY CO., LTD., XUAN THIEN HOA BINH COMPANY LIMITED, Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co. KG

Lime - Product Coverage

HS 252210 - Quicklime; excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825
HS 252220 - Slaked lime; excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825
HS 252230 - Hydraulic lime; excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. 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
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
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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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023