South Africa: Market for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime 2024

Market Size for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in South Africa

The South African market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in South Africa

In value terms, production of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports from South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime into South Africa declined dramatically to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a temperate increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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