
France - Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingPrice of Hydraulic Lime in France Drops to $328 per Ton
France Hydraulic lime Export Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the hydraulic lime price amounted to $328 per ton (FOB, France), stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period from May 2022 to May 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 23% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $330 per ton in April 2023, and then dropped modestly in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($409 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($174 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Export Price of Hydraulic lime in France (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
United Kingdom | 345 | 337 | 335 | 341 | 343 | 318 | 334 | 336 | 352 | 386 | 363 | 431 | 409 |
Belgium | 281 | 299 | 293 | 277 | 244 | 230 | 307 | 299 | 308 | 276 | 279 | 355 | 346 |
Italy | 165 | 187 | 165 | 159 | 189 | 287 | 171 | 234 | 234 | 195 | 182 | 219 | 292 |
Denmark | 354 | 215 | 206 | 200 | 208 | 237 | 215 | 207 | 233 | 430 | 270 | 298 | 266 |
Sweden | 201 | 208 | 191 | 189 | 185 | 188 | 191 | 221 | N/A | 224 | 224 | 237 | 248 |
Spain | 197 | 167 | 154 | 153 | 167 | 163 | 163 | 315 | 196 | 271 | 273 | 213 | 238 |
Turkey | 137 | 196 | 187 | N/A | 146 | 163 | 162 | 138 | 184 | 174 | 258 | 225 | 174 |
Average | 273 | 255 | 272 | 259 | 242 | 246 | 249 | 297 | 248 | 306 | 299 | 330 | 328 |
France Hydraulic lime Exports
In May 2023, approximately 2.6K tons of hydraulic lime were exported from France; rising by 44% compared with April 2023 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when exports increased by 59% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 3.3K tons. From April 2023 to May 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, hydraulic lime exports skyrocketed to $867K (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion from May 2022 to May 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2023 figures, exports decreased by -13.2% against March 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 55% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $999K. From April 2023 to May 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
France Hydraulic lime Exports by Country
the UK (978 tons) was the main destination for hydraulic lime exports from France, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, hydraulic lime exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (481 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (436 tons), with a 16% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Italy (+0.1% per month) and Spain (+2.3% per month).
In value terms, the UK ($400K) remains the key foreign market for hydraulic lime exports from France, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($141K), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to the UK totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Italy (+5.0% per month) and Spain (+4.0% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hydraulic lime market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime
Country coverage:
- France
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in France
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024