Pakistan: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in Pakistan

In 2019, the Pakistani lime market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Production in Pakistan

In value terms, lime production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Lime Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2019, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Pakistan amounted to X kg, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lime exports stood at $X in 2019. In general, exports showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Lime Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2019, lime imports into Pakistan contracted notably to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lime imports declined notably to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2013 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the UK (X tonnes) constituted the largest lime supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Pakistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lime import price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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), together comprising 46% of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Viet Nam, Russia and Iran, which together accounted for a further 27%.

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

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In value terms, the UK ($22K) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Pakistan, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($1.7K), with a 6.8% share of total imports.

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

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In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $345 per tonne, surging by 14% against the previous year.