Slaked Lime Price in Paraguay - 2023

Contents:

1. Slaked Lime Price in Paraguay (CIF) - 2022
2. Slaked Lime Imports in Paraguay

Slaked Lime Price in Paraguay (CIF) - 2022

The average slaked lime import price stood at $87 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $170 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($227 per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $120 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.9%).

Slaked Lime Imports in Paraguay

For the fourth year in a row, Paraguay recorded growth in overseas purchases of slaked lime, which increased by 35% to 17K tons in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, slaked lime imports skyrocketed to $1.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Slaked Lime to Paraguay in 2022:

1. Brazil (7.3K tons)
2. Argentina (2.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform