
France - Quicklime, Slaked Lime And Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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France: Lime Market Overview 2021
Lime Market Size in France
The French lime market rose modestly to $X in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.
Lime Production in France
In value terms, lime production reduced slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Lime Exports
Exports from France
Lime exports from France reduced to X tonnes in 2019, waning by -X% compared with 2018. Overall, exports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, lime exports reduced to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.
Exports by Country
Germany (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lime exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for lime exported from France were Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lime Imports
Imports into France
In 2019, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported into France declined modestly to X tonnes, dropping by -X% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, lime imports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.
Imports by Country
Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lime imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Italy, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest lime suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports.
Italy saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
The average lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Source: IndexBox AI Platform
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?+
The countries with the highest volumes of lime consumption in 2019 were China (47M tonnes), Japan (25M tonnes) and the U.S. (15M tonnes), together accounting for 46% of global consumption.
What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?+
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 accounting for a further 27%.
What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to France?+
In value terms, Belgium ($18M), Spain ($13M) and Italy ($6.6M) constituted the largest lime suppliers to France, with a combined 82% share of total imports.
What are the leading importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from France?+
In value terms, the largest markets for lime exported from France were Finland ($38M), Germany ($35M) and Belgium ($14M), with a combined 77% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and Italy, which together accounted for a further 14%.
What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in France?+
The average lime export price stood at $141 per tonne in 2019, surging by 14% against the previous year.
What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in France?+
The average lime import price stood at $105 per tonne in 2019, growing by 1.6% against the previous year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in France. 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 2025.
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
The Largest Destinations for Exports
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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