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Ecuador: Lime Market 2025

Lime Market Size in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian lime market decreased by -33.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Lime Production in Ecuador

In value terms, lime production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exported from Ecuador plummeted to X tons, with a decrease of -81.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 4,188% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lime exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,045% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons) was the main destination for lime exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama was relatively modest.

In value terms, Panama ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Panama was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 328% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 350% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +240.5% per year.

Lime Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, purchases abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by -47.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 2,401% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, lime imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 1,037%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of lime imports to Ecuador, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +795.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Ecuador were Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +436.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest lime consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.5% share.
The country with the largest volume of lime production was China, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.5% share.
In value terms, Peru constituted the largest supplier of lime to Ecuador, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia, with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 1.2% share.
In value terms, Peru remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Ecuador.
In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $1,303 per ton, growing by 2,048% against the previous year.
The average lime import price stood at $113 per ton in 2020, reducing by -63.2% against the previous year.

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

  • Ecuador

Data coverage:

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

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

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 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

  12. 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

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