France: Lime Market Overview 2020

Lime Market Size in France

The revenue of the lime market in France amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lime consumption continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Lime consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lime Production in France

In value terms, lime production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, lime production, however, continues to indicate a significant deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, lime production reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, lime production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exported from France stood at X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lime exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, lime exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of lime exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lime exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, lime exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lime exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Russia, Spain and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lime exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Sweden, Algeria and Spain, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the lime export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lime Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were imported into France; declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lime imports continue to indicate a moderate shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, lime imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of lime imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lime imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, lime imports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of lime imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lime imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lime import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform