Report Update Jun 1, 2025

Colombia - Hydraulic Lime - 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

Colombia: Hydraulic Lime Market 2025

Hydraulic Lime Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian hydraulic lime market declined slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Hydraulic lime consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hydraulic Lime Production in Colombia

In value terms, hydraulic lime production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hydraulic Lime Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, the amount of hydraulic lime exported from Colombia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Suriname (X tons) was the main destination for hydraulic lime exports from Colombia, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Suriname was relatively modest.

In value terms, Suriname ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hydraulic lime exports from Colombia.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Suriname was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hydraulic lime export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 8.7%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Suriname.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Guyana amounted to +8.9% per year.

Hydraulic Lime Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of hydraulic lime, when their volume decreased by -8.4% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 369%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of hydraulic lime to Colombia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -6.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hydraulic lime to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -4.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hydraulic lime import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +183.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hydraulic lime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of hydraulic lime consumption, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, hydraulic lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.7% share.

What are the largest producers of hydraulic lime in the world?

China remains the largest hydraulic lime producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, hydraulic lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hydraulic lime to Colombia?

In value terms, the United States $554) constituted the largest supplier of hydraulic lime to Colombia.

What are the leading importers of hydraulic lime from Colombia?

In value terms, Guyana remains the key foreign market for hydraulic lime exports from Colombia.

What is the average export price for hydraulic lime in Colombia?

The average hydraulic lime export price stood at $255 per ton in 2021, rising by 3.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for hydraulic lime in Colombia?

In 2021, the average hydraulic lime import price amounted to $699 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hydraulic lime market in Colombia. 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 23521050 - Hydraulic lime

Country coverage:

Colombia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Colombia
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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
- This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
- This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
- This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
- This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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