Algeria: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in Algeria

In 2019, the Algerian lime market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Lime Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2019, overseas shipments of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tonnes) was the main destination for lime exports from Algeria, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia totaled +X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tunisia.

From 2007 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to +X% per year.

Lime Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2019, supplies from abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Tunisia (X tonnes) constituted the largest lime supplier to Algeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Tunisia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tunisia totaled +X%.

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Algeria were Tunisia ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Tunisia stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lime consumption in 2019 were China (47M tonnes), Japan (25M tonnes) and the U.S. (15M tonnes), with a combined 46% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lime production in 2019 were China (47M tonnes), Japan (25M tonnes) and the U.S. (15M tonnes), with a combined 46% share of global production. Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Viet Nam, Russia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Algeria?

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In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Algeria were Tunisia ($912K) and Spain ($514K), together accounting for 98% of total imports.

What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Algeria?

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The average lime export price stood at $209 per tonne in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Algeria?

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In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $78 per tonne, dropping by -10.6% against the previous year.