World - Quicklime, Slaked Lime And Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Global Lime Market Overview 2019

Lime Market Size

The global lime market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, lime consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global lime market attained its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lime Production

In 2017, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime produced worldwide amounted to X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, lime production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global lime production reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lime Exports

Exports 2007-2017

In 2017, the global lime exports amounted to X tonnes, remaining stable against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global lime exports attained its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lime exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Over the period under review, the global lime exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2017, Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the key exporters of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world, comprising X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime markets worldwide were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of global exports. These countries were followed by Viet Nam, the U.S., Malaysia, Canada, Argentina, China, Thailand, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Viet Nam (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, lime export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the average export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime attained its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports 2007-2017

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were imported worldwide; going up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global lime imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

The imports of the twelve major importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, namely the Netherlands, India, Germany, France, Taiwan, Chinese, Chile, Finland, the U.S., Canada, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Sweden, represented more than half of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Chile ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of global imports. Finland, India, Germany, Canada, France, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Chinese, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, India (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.