U.S.: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in the U.S.

In 2019, the U.S. lime market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Lime consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lime Production in the U.S.

In value terms, lime production amounted to $X in 2019. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lime exports declined markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +X% per year.

Lime Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2019, overseas purchases of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the eighth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports fell slightly to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Canada (X tonnes) constituted the largest lime supplier to the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tonnes), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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).

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 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +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).

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, 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 2019, 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 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), with a combined 46% share of global production. Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Viet Nam, Russia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

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

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In value terms, Canada ($43M) 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 ($6.2M), with a 11% 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 ($44M) 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 2019, the average lime export price amounted to $168 per tonne, shrinking by -8.5% 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 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $185 per tonne, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year.