Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime 2024

Market Size for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reduced slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas shipments of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina represented the main exporter of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Peru (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime. At the same time, Colombia (X%), Peru (X%), Brazil (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Guatemala (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Guatemala and Argentina saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Colombia ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) represented the key importer of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, committing X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Panama (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Dominican Republic (X tons), Suriname (X tons), Jamaica (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imports into Chile stood at X%. At the same time, Panama (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), Jamaica (X%), Paraguay (X%), Brazil (X%), Nicaragua (X%), Suriname (X%) and El Salvador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Brazil (X p.p.), Panama (X p.p.), the Dominican Republic (X p.p.), Jamaica (X p.p.), Suriname (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Chile saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Panama, with a X% share.

In Chile, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Panama (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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