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Angola: Lime Market 2024

Lime Market Size in Angola

In 2021, the Angolan lime market decreased by -9.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2021, overseas shipments of lime decreased by -77.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 160%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for lime exports from Angola, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, lime exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to -27.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (0.0% per year) and Namibia (-70.8% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Namibia ($X) and Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest markets for lime exported from Angola worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+33.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2021, purchases abroad of lime was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 264%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lime imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 172% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of lime imports to Angola, together accounting for 33% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Angola, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at -8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-12.0% per year) and Portugal (-30.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -19.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of lime consumption was China, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, more than tenfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.7% share.

What are the largest producers of lime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of lime production was China, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, more than tenfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lime to Angola?

In value terms, South Africa, the Netherlands and Portugal were the largest lime suppliers to Angola, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lime from Angola?

In value terms, Congo emerged as the key foreign market for lime exports from Angola, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 26% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lime in Angola?

In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $200 per ton, jumping by 127% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lime in Angola?

The average lime import price stood at $186 per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.

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

Angola

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Angola
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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