U.S.: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. lime market expanded modestly to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Lime Production in the U.S.

In value terms, lime production stood at $X in 2020. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Lime Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, overseas shipments of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports shrank markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes) was the main destination for lime exports from the U.S., accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lime exports from the U.S..

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +X% per year.

Lime Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2020, overseas purchases of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the ninth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lime imports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Canada (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the U.S., with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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China (43M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of lime consumption, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (16M tonnes), threefold. Japan (14M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.2% share.

What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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China (44M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of lime production, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (16M tonnes), threefold. Japan (14M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($41M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the U.S., comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($4.8M), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($30M) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from the U.S..

What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the U.S.?

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In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $143 per tonne, dropping by -14.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the U.S.?

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In 2020, the average lime import price amounted to $188 per tonne, surging by 1.9% against the previous year.