Kazakhstan: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2019, the Kazakh lime market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Lime consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Lime Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, lime production fell dramatically to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2019, overseas shipments of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports shrank to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lime exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Russia.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Kyrgyzstan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan.

Lime Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2019, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported into Kazakhstan rose remarkably to X tonnes, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lime imports rose remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lime imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia.

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Kazakhstan were Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the price for Uzbekistan totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lime consumption in 2019 were China (47M tonnes), Japan (25M tonnes) and the U.S. (15M tonnes), with a combined 46% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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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 comprising a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, Russia ($5.5M) and Uzbekistan ($5.4M) appeared to be the largest lime suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($459K) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($127K), with a 22% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Kazakhstan?

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In 2019, the average lime export price amounted to $95 per tonne, declining by -24.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Kazakhstan?

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In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $83 per tonne, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year.