Mongolia: Lime Market 2020

Lime Market Size in Mongolia

The revenue of the lime market in Mongolia amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lime consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the lime market attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the lime market remained at a lower figure.

Lime Production in Mongolia

In value terms, lime production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, lime production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, lime production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, lime production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Mongolia

In 2018, approx. X kg of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were exported from Mongolia; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Mongolia exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lime exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Mongolia exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the twelve major exporters of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, namely France, Germany, Vietnam, Belgium, Malaysia, Argentina, the U.S., the Czech Republic, Canada, Spain, China and Norway, represented more than half of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime markets from Mongolia were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the U.S., Argentina, Malaysia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Spain, China, Norway and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The lime export price in Mongolia stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the lime export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. Mongolia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Mongolia

In 2018, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported into Mongolia stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lime imports, however, continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Mongolia imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lime imports, however, continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Mongolia imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in 2018. It was followed by Finland (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Germany (X tons), Chile (X tons) and France (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime importing markets into Mongolia were the Netherlands ($X), India ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The U.S., Finland, Canada, Germany, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Taiwan, Chinese, Belgium, Poland and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lime import price in Mongolia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the lime import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform