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Ireland: Lime Market 2024

Lime Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Lime consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lime Production in Ireland

In value terms, lime production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lime, when their volume decreased by -21.6% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 256% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lime exports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 414%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for lime exports from Ireland, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +19.9%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +20.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lime export price decreased by -14.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +0.5% per year.

Lime Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of lime imported into Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 50% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) was the main lime supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +1.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest lime suppliers to Ireland.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +4.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -35.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.2%).

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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, 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 3.7% share.

What are the largest producers of lime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of lime production, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lime to Ireland?

In value terms, the UK, the United States and Spain were the largest lime suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 99% of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, which accounted for a further 1.3%.

What are the leading importers of lime from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for lime in Ireland?

In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $148 per ton, declining by -2.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lime in Ireland?

The average lime import price stood at $160 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -25.2% against the previous year.

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

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
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