Egypt: Slaked Lime Market 2024

Slaked Lime Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian slaked lime market contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Slaked Lime Production in Egypt

In value terms, slaked lime production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, the amount of slaked lime exported from Egypt dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -53.6% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 5,711% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, slaked lime exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7,057% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from Egypt, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, slaked lime exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan amounted to +59.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (0.0% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-17.1% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for slaked lime exports from Egypt, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sudan stood at +60.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (0.0% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-15.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average slaked lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 432% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+32.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, the amount of slaked lime imported into Egypt surged to X tons, jumping by 285% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 288%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, slaked lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest slaked lime supplier to Egypt, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, slaked lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.7% per year) and Belgium (+17.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of slaked lime to Egypt, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.1% per year) and Belgium (+20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average slaked lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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