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Iraq: Lime Market 2025

Lime Market Size in Iraq

For the sixth consecutive year, the Iraqi lime market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 33% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lime Production in Iraq

In value terms, lime production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Lime Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, the amount of lime exported from Iraq soared to X tons, increasing by 775% against 2020. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for lime exports from Iraq, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, lime exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman stood at +725.0%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Iraq, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Armenia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to +886.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+18.9%).

Lime Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, purchases abroad of lime decreased by -3.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 333%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 561% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest lime supplier to Iraq, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to -9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Iraq were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +8.5%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lime import price increased by +134.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 53%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of lime consumption was China, accounting for 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 Iraq?

In value terms, Greece constituted the largest supplier of lime to Iraq, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia, with a 3.2% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for lime in Iraq?

The average lime export price stood at $80 per ton in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lime in Iraq?

The average lime import price stood at $101 per ton in 2020, growing by 69% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Iraq. 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:

Iraq

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024