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U.S. - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 22, 2022

U.S. Lime Market Rebounds to $2.8B with Rising Production

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2021, the U.S. lime market was finally on the rise to reach $2.8B after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $3.5B in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure. 

U.S. Lime Production

In 2021, production of lime was finally on the rise to reach 17M tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010. Lime production peaked at 20M tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure. 

U.S. Lime Exports

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of lime increased by 26% to 335K tons in 2021. In general, sales abroad posted a resilient expansion. Exports peaked at 422K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, exports failed to regain the momentum. 

In value terms, lime exports skyrocketed to $53M in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010. Exports peaked at $84M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (320K tons) was the main destination for lime exports from the United States, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico (10K tons), with a 3% share of total supplies.

In value terms, Canada ($46M) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from the United States, comprising 86% of total supplies. Mexico ($5M) with a 9.3% share of total exports took the second position in the ranking. From 2007 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +6.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $159 per ton in 2021, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($487 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada totaled $143 per ton. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico.

U.S. Lime Imports

In 2021, overseas purchases of lime were finally on the rise to reach 323K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 512K tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports rose sharply to $59M in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2007 to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (284K tons) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United States, accounting for an 88% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (23K tons), more than tenfold.

In value terms, Canada ($47M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United States, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($5.4M), with a 9% share of total supplies.

From 2007 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. Imports from Mexico recorded a growth rate of +1.7% per year.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime import price amounted to $184 per ton, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($254 per ton), while the price for Canada ($165 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in the U.S.. 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
  • Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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