Hong Kong SAR, China: Market for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime 2024

Market Size for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Hong Kong SAR surged to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with less than X% share of total exports. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

Imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime into Hong Kong SAR fell to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplier to Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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