Qatar - Quicklime, Slaked Lime And Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingQatar'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.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Qatar (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Oman | N/A | 19.4 | N/A | N/A | 140 | 373 | 681 | 767 | 813 | 887 | 622 |
| United Arab Emirates | N/A | N/A | 501 | 1,183 | 607 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 156 |
| Iran | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 306 | 67.2 | N/A | 63.3 | 90.1 | 29.2 |
| Turkey | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 246 | 333 | 141 | 145 | N/A | N/A |
| Saudi Arabia | 621 | 37.8 | N/A | 96.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Belgium | N/A | N/A | 17.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 665 | N/A | N/A |
| Kuwait | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 626 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 110 | 55.9 | 132 | 49.8 | N/A | 35.2 | 39.9 | 23.9 | 110 | 30.7 | N/A |
| Total | 731 | 113 | 650 | 1,330 | 1,372 | 961 | 1,121 | 933 | 1,797 | 1,008 | 806 |
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.
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
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
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
