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Cameroon: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in Cameroon

After three years of growth, the Cameroonian quicklime market decreased by -6.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a strong increase. Quicklime consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of quicklime were exported from Cameroon; growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 286%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quicklime exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chad (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from Cameroon, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, quicklime exports to Chad exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Central African Republic (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chad stood at +51.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Central African Republic (+40.9% per year) and Congo (+71.9% per year).

In value terms, Chad ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from Cameroon, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Congo ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chad amounted to +40.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (+50.6% per year) and Central African Republic (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average quicklime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chad ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chad (-7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, quicklime imports into Cameroon stood at X tons, increasing by 5.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 356%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 260%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest quicklime supplier to Cameroon, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-14.2% per year) and France (+3.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to Cameroon, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-26.4% per year) and Tunisia (+27.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quicklime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -15.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Cameroon

Data coverage:

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