Report Update Nov 1, 2024

Hong Kong SAR, China - 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

Hong Kong SAR, China: Lime Market 2024

Lime Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lime Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

For the third year in a row, Hong Kong SAR recorded decline in shipments abroad of lime, which decreased by -47.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for lime exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, lime exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Suriname (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam stood at -6.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam amounted to +2.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lime Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

After four years of decline, supplies from abroad of lime increased by 2.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of lime to Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -2.7%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Hong Kong SAR.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +3.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lime in the world?

China remains the largest lime consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, more than tenfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.7% share.

What are the largest producers of lime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of lime production was China, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, more than tenfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lime to Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of lime to Hong Kong SAR.

What are the leading importers of lime from Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, Singapore remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand, with a 12% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lime in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average lime export price stood at $19,703 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 17,443% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lime in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average lime import price stood at $88 per ton in 2020, rising by 4.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Hong Kong SAR, China. 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
Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
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 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
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. 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. 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. 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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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