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Hong Kong SAR, China - Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Hong Kong SAR, China: Lime Market 2024

Lime Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, the Hong Kong lime market increased by 6.9% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, overseas shipments of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by -3.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 303%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 402%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Macao SAR (X tons) was the main destination for lime exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, lime exports to Macao SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Macao SAR amounted to +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+23.5% per year) and India (-9.0% per year).

In value terms, Macao SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Macao SAR amounted to +17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+30.4% per year) and India (-9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 119%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Australia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, when their volume increased by 0.8% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 48%. 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, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -2.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +1.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% 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 remained at a 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 +3.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of lime consumption was China, 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, China constituted the largest supplier of lime to Hong Kong SAR.
In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $569 per ton, growing by 107% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average lime import price amounted to $87 per ton, picking up by 3% 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

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:

  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 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    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 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

  12. 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

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