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

Mexico: Lime Market Overview 2019

Lime Market Size in Mexico

The revenue of the lime market in Mexico amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the lime market reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the lime market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lime Production in Mexico

Lime production in Mexico totaled X tonnes in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, lime production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lime production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Lime Exports from Mexico

In 2017, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exported from Mexico totaled X tonnes, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the lime exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, lime exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the lime exports reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Lime Exports by Country from Mexico

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) represented roughly X% of total exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in 2017.

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 comprising X% of total exports. Viet Nam, the U.S., Malaysia, Canada, Argentina, China, Thailand, Spain, the Czech Republic and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Viet Nam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Export Prices by Country in Mexico

The lime export price in Mexico stood at $X per tonne in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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 Mexico

In 2017, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported into Mexico stood at X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, lime imports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Mexico imports peaked of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lime imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, lime imports continue to indicate a deep deduction. Over the period under review, the lime imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lime Imports by Country into Mexico

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 finishing at 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. These countries were followed by Finland, India, Germany, Canada, France, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Chinese, Sweden, Belgium and Mexico, which together accounted 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 Mexico

In 2017, the lime import price in Mexico amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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.