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Libya: Lime Market 2024

Lime Market Size in Libya

In 2021, the Libyan lime market increased by 68% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lime Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased by 67% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 223%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tunisia (X tons) constituted the largest lime supplier to Libya, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Tunisia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia amounted to +26.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.3% per year) and Egypt (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Libya, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tunisia stood at +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-1.8% per year) and Spain (+9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($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 (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 6.5% share.

What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

China remains the largest lime producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 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.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Libya?

In value terms, Turkey constituted the largest supplier of lime to Libya, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia, with a 12% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Libya?

In 2008, the average lime export price amounted to $264 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Libya?

The average lime import price stood at $151 per ton in 2020, growing by 80% against the previous year.

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

Libya

Data coverage:

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