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Ecuador: Lime Market 2024

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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.

What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Ecuador?

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.

What are the leading importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Ecuador?

In value terms, Peru remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Ecuador.

What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Ecuador?

In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $1,303 per ton, growing by 2,048% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Ecuador?

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

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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