South Africa - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lime Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Lime Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Lime Imports in South Africa
- Lime Exports in South Africa
Lime Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average lime import price amounted to $275 per ton, waning by -8% against the previous month. Over the period from July 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 41% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $357 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($1,522 per ton), while the price for Namibia ($40.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lime Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average lime export price amounted to $171 per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $227 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($437 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($108 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lime Imports in South Africa
Lime imports into South Africa expanded rapidly to 46K tons in 2022, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year.
In value terms, lime imports soared to $12M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Import of Lime in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Portugal | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 6.3 | 21.6% |
Germany | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | -10.6% |
Slovakia | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 48.1% |
Namibia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 | 0% |
Spain | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | -23.1% |
Malaysia | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 44.2% |
Belgium | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | -20.6% |
Thailand | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | 0.1 | -29.3% |
France | 0.9 | N/A | 0.9 | N/A | 0.0% |
Poland | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.3 | N/A | 260.6% |
Others | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 14.5% |
Total | 9.4 | 7.6 | 9.1 | 11.8 | 7.9% |
Top Suppliers of Lime to South Africa in 2022:
- Portugal (22.9K tons)
- Namibia (10.9K tons)
- Germany (5.1K tons)
- Malaysia (2.1K tons)
- Spain (1.3K tons)
- Thailand (1.0K tons)
- Slovakia (0.9K tons)
- Belgium (0.8K tons)
Lime Exports in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of lime increased by 9.2% to 46K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp descent.
In value terms, lime exports soared to $8M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction.
Export of Lime in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Swaziland | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.0% |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2.8 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 | -20.6% |
Namibia | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | -2.4% |
France | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 33.9% |
Zimbabwe | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -18.9% |
Mozambique | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.6% |
Botswana | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | -26.3% |
Zambia | 5.7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
Others | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 71.0% |
Total | 15.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 8.0 | -18.9% |
Top Export Markets for Lime from South Africa in 2022:
- Zambia (undefinedK tons)
- Namibia (10.9K tons)
- Swaziland (10.6K tons)
- France (7.8K tons)
- Mozambique (6.0K tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (4.1K tons)
- Zimbabwe (3.0K tons)
- Botswana (1.5K tons)
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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:
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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
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Between July and December 2023, there was a lack of growth in exports for Hydraulic lime. The value of hydraulic lime exports declined to $194K in December 2023.
In July 2023, the price of Hydraulic lime reached $122 per ton (FOB, South Africa), reflecting a 2.6% increase compared to the previous month.
The global lime market revenue amounted to $20.7B in 2017, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. This figure refle...
In 2016, the global lime imports stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year level. In general, lime imports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth appeared...
In 2016, the global lime imports stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year level. In general, lime imports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth appeared...
Despite a minor hiccup in 2013 exports, France continued its dominance in the global quicklime/slaked lime trade. In 2013, France exported X thousand tons of quicklime/slaked lime totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary tr
Between July and December 2023, there was a lack of growth in exports for Hydraulic lime. The value of hydraulic lime exports declined to $194K in December 2023.
In July 2023, the price of Hydraulic lime reached $122 per ton (FOB, South Africa), reflecting a 2.6% increase compared to the previous month.
The global lime market revenue amounted to $20.7B in 2017, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. This figure refle...
In 2016, the global lime imports stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year level. In general, lime imports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth appeared...