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Lime Prices in China

China Lime Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the lime price stood at $254 per ton (FOB, China), growing by 54% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +7.5% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, lime export price increased by +117.9% against July 2022 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was India ($589 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($67.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Lime Export Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was slaked lime ($268 per ton), while the average price for exports of quicklime stood at $213 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: slaked lime (+8.3%), while the prices for the other product experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Lime Exports

In September 2022, approximately 6.7K tons of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were exported from China; waning by -49.7% on August 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 149% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 21K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lime exports contracted rapidly to $1.7M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 198% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 2.4K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Lime Exports by Type

Slaked lime (5K tons) was the largest type of lime exported from China, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, slaked lime exceeded the volume of the second product type, quicklime (1.7K tons), threefold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of slaked lime amounted to -1.3%.

In value terms, slaked lime ($1.3M) emerged as the largest type of lime exported from China, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by quicklime ($353K), with a 21% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of slaked lime amounted to +6.9%.

China Lime Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (2.8K tons), Myanmar (1.6K tons) and India (1.4K tons) were the main destinations of lime exports from China, together accounting for 88% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam and Solomon Islands, which together accounted for a further 5.8%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +111.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($801K) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from China, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($299K), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 13% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to India totaled +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Myanmar (+6.9% per month) and Hong Kong SAR (-8.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in China. 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:

China

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

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024