France - Quicklime, Slaked Lime And Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

France: Lime Market Overview 2019

Lime Market Size in France

The revenue of the lime market in France amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, lime consumption continues to indicate a slight deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. France lime consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lime Production in France

In 2017, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime produced in France stood at X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, lime production continues to indicate a moderate decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the lime production attained its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lime Exports from France

In 2017, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from France amounted to X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, lime exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. France exports peaked of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lime exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate a noticeable deduction. Over the period under review, the lime exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lime Exports by Country from France

The countries with the highest levels of lime exports in 2017 were Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes), together amounting to X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. Viet Nam, the U.S., Malaysia, Canada, Argentina, China, Thailand, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Viet Nam (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Export Prices by Country in France

The lime export price in France stood at $X per tonne in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, lime export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports into France

Lime imports into France totaled X tonnes in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, lime imports continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the lime imports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the lime imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lime imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. In that year, the lime imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the lime imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lime Imports by Country into France

The countries with the highest levels of lime imports in 2017 were the Netherlands (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes), together recording X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Chile ($X) and the U.S. ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, India, Germany, Canada, France, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Chinese, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Import Prices by Country in France

In 2017, the lime import price in France amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, lime import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform