South Africa - Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingNew Price for Hydraulic Lime in South Africa Sees a Slight Rise to $122 per Ton
South Africa Hydraulic lime Export Price in July 2023
In July 2023, the hydraulic lime price amounted to $122 per ton (FOB, South Africa), with an increase of 2.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 an increase of 31% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $161 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Botswana ($432 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($46.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Hydraulic lime in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| Botswana | 248 | 172 | 229 | 330 | 185 | 175 | 128 | 266 | N/A | 209 | 124 | 437 | 432 |
| Mozambique | 170 | 210 | 175 | 124 | 175 | 264 | 182 | 248 | 326 | 157 | 1,230 | 171 | 235 |
| Zimbabwe | N/A | 307 | 292 | 283 | 293 | 296 | N/A | 281 | 298 | 299 | 298 | 309 | 219 |
| Namibia | 121 | 120 | 107 | 102 | 110 | 126 | 129 | 114 | 105 | 119 | 96.0 | 113 | 133 |
| Lesotho | 190 | 257 | 122 | N/A | 154 | N/A | N/A | 139 | 227 | 116 | 81.0 | 111 | 120 |
| Swaziland | 50.0 | 261 | 52.0 | 184 | 21.0 | 40.0 | 22.0 | 21.0 | 24.0 | 127 | 33.0 | 30.0 | 46.0 |
| Average | 118 | 156 | 120 | 129 | 124 | 135 | 127 | 161 | 160 | 137 | 129 | 119 | 122 |
South Africa Hydraulic lime Exports
Hydraulic lime exports from South Africa dropped rapidly to 1.5K tons in July 2023, falling by -20.2% against the previous month. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, exports increased by +102.3% against May 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 when exports increased by 154% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.9K tons, and then reduced markedly in the following month.
In value terms, hydraulic lime exports fell markedly to $187K (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, exports increased by +91.3% against May 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 when exports increased by 134% month-to-month.
South Africa Hydraulic lime Exports by Country
Namibia (1K tons) was the main destination for hydraulic lime exports from South Africa, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, hydraulic lime exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (290 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lesotho (159 tons), with a 10% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Swaziland (+2.3% per month) and Lesotho (+18.8% per month).
In value terms, Namibia ($134K) remains the key foreign market for hydraulic lime exports from South Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lesotho ($19K), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 7.2% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Namibia stood at +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Lesotho (+14.3% per month) and Mozambique (+7.5% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hydraulic lime market in South Africa. 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
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- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
