Report Update May 1, 2025

Argentina - Quicklime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Argentina: Quicklime Market 2025

Quicklime Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian quicklime market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -9.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Quicklime consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Production in Argentina

In value terms, quicklime production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.3%. Quicklime production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from Argentina

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of quicklime increased by 20% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quicklime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from Argentina, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile stood at -1.1%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from Argentina, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 8.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+4.5%).

Quicklime Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of quicklime into Argentina fell to X tons, declining by -5.5% on the year before. In general, imports saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quicklime imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 148%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of quicklime to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled -1.3%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -0.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of quicklime consumption was China, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, quicklime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.8% share.

What are the largest producers of quicklime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of quicklime production was China, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, quicklime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to Argentina.

What are the leading importers of quicklime from Argentina?

In value terms, Chile remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from Argentina, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uruguay, with a 2.8% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for quicklime in Argentina?

The average quicklime export price stood at $138 per ton in 2021, surging by 4.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime in Argentina?

In 2021, the average quicklime import price amounted to $265 per ton, which is down by -6.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quicklime market in Argentina. 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

Country coverage:

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
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:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
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. 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
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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024