CIS: Market for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime 2024

Market Size for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in CIS

The CIS market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime fell modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in CIS

In value terms, production of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports in CIS

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) represented the major exporters of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, together mixing up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports in CIS

In 2022, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the CIS shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in lime structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Armenia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Armenia (X%), Belarus (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Armenia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Armenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Armenia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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