South Africa - Quicklime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Quicklime Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Quicklime Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Quicklime Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Quicklime Imports in South Africa
  4. Quicklime Exports in South Africa

Quicklime Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average quicklime import price stood at $333 per ton in September 2023, surging by 10% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 16% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $418 per ton. From December 2022 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Romania ($1,252 per ton), while the price for India ($287 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quicklime Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average quicklime export price stood at $243 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $252 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($342 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($78 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 France (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quicklime Imports in South Africa

In 2022, quicklime imports into South Africa contracted markedly to 32K tons, dropping by -21.3% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year.

In value terms, quicklime imports soared to $10M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Quicklime in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Portugal3.54.34.36.321.6%
Germany2.00.80.81.5-9.1%
Slovakia0.40.30.41.348.1%
Romania0.30.50.60.732.6%
Spain1.0N/AN/A0.3-33.1%
ThailandN/A0.2N/A0.1-29.3%
France0.9N/A0.9N/A0.0%
Poland0.10.91.3N/A260.6%
Others0.70.20.20.2-34.1%
Total8.87.28.410.56.1%

Top Suppliers of Quicklime to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Portugal (22.9K tons)
  2. Germany (5.1K tons)
  3. Thailand (1.0K tons)
  4. Slovakia (0.9K tons)
  5. Spain (0.9K tons)
  6. Romania (0.5K tons)

Quicklime Exports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 14K tons of quicklime were exported from South Africa; which is down by -12.4% on 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 0.9%.

In value terms, quicklime exports surged to $3.4M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction.

Export of Quicklime in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Democratic Republic of the Congo2,69510.111.31,328-21.0%
France5141,0018871,23934.1%
Zimbabwe585192239484-6.1%
Swaziland54.275895019553.2%
Botswana78.219119046.0-16.2%
Lesotho29.16.39.028.9-0.2%
Namibia24833.559.615.6-60.2%
Zambia1,3324.1N/A11.4-79.5%
MalawiN/AN/A130N/A0%
Others6.41.968.710.417.6%
Total5,5422,1982,5443,358-15.4%

Top Export Markets for Quicklime from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Zambia (undefinedK tons)
  2. Zimbabwe (4.0K tons)
  3. Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.9K tons)
  4. France (3.7K tons)
  5. Swaziland (1.3K tons)
  6. Botswana (0.4K tons)
  7. Lesotho (0.3K tons)
  8. Namibia (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quicklime market in South Africa. 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

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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