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Qatar - Quicklime, Slaked Lime And Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 13, 2024

Qatar's Import of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime Shrinks to $806K in 2023

Qatar Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime Imports

Imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime into Qatar shrank dramatically to 6.5K tons in 2023, dropping by -26.1% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 472%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at 11K tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime shrank notably to $806K (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 475%. Imports peaked at $1.8M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.Qatar Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Qatar (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
OmanN/A19.4N/AN/A140373681767813887622
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/A5011,183607N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A156
IranN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A30667.2N/A63.390.129.2
TurkeyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A246333141145N/AN/A
Saudi Arabia62137.8N/A96.8N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
BelgiumN/AN/A17.2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A665N/AN/A
KuwaitN/AN/AN/AN/A626N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Others11055.913249.8N/A35.239.923.911030.7N/A
Total7311136501,3301,3729611,1219331,7971,008806

Imports by Country

In 2023, Oman (4.6K tons) constituted the largest quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (1.2K tons), fourfold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman stood at +39.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-16.2% per year) and Iran (-32.2% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($622K) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Qatar, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($156K), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Oman totaled +47.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-13.6% per year) and Iran (-37.5% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2021, quicklime (6.4K tons) constituted the largest type of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, slaked lime (2.5K tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of the volume of quicklime imports amounted to +12.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: slaked lime (+178.1% per year) and hydraulic lime (-0.8% per year).

In value terms, quicklime ($674K), hydraulic lime ($665K) and slaked lime ($457K) constituted the most imported types of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Qatar.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime price stood at $125 per ton (CIF, Qatar), growing by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $283 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($135 per ton), while the price for Iran ($43 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Qatar. 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 23521033 - Quicklime
  • Prodcom 23521035 - Slaked lime
  • Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime

Country coverage:

  • Qatar

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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