Ecuador: Slaked Lime Market 2025

Slaked Lime Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian slaked lime market was estimated at $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Slaked Lime Production in Ecuador

In value terms, slaked lime production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -18.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from Ecuador

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of slaked lime decreased by 0% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 321%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slaked lime exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 349% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from Ecuador, with 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.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 164% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Peru amounted to +68.3% per year.

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, supplies from abroad of slaked lime decreased by -8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 918% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, slaked lime imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 799%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of slaked lime imports to Ecuador, with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Spain and China, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +95.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest slaked lime suppliers to Ecuador were Chile ($X), Colombia ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +46.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 slaked lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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