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Iraq: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi quicklime market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild reduction. Quicklime consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Production in Iraq

In value terms, quicklime production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, approx. X tons of quicklime were exported from Iraq; with an increase of 595% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quicklime exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from Iraq, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, quicklime exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman totaled +536.6%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from Iraq, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Armenia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman amounted to +578.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quicklime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the last one-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +29.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 2020 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+5.7%).

Quicklime Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of quicklime, when their volume increased by 40% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 631% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 608% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main quicklime supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled -20.8%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to Iraq, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled -15.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average quicklime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 81%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Iran amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.9%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of quicklime consumption, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, quicklime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.8% share.

What are the largest producers of quicklime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of quicklime production was China, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, quicklime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan, with a 4.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime to Iraq?

In value terms, Iran, China and Turkey appeared to be the largest quicklime suppliers to Iraq, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for quicklime in Iraq?

In 2021, the average quicklime import price amounted to $55 per ton, surging by 1.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quicklime 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

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 2012–2023
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
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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