Malta: Lime Market 2020

Lime Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the lime market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, lime consumption continues to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the lime market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Lime Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Malta stood at X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, lime exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, lime exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lime exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, lime exports attained their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of lime exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the largest exporters of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world, achieving X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the U.S., Argentina, Malaysia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Spain, China, Norway and Malta, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The lime export price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the lime export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the lime imports into Malta totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, lime imports reached their peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, lime imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate a deep decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the largest importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in 2018, reaching near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Finland (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Germany (X tons), Chile (X tons) and France (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime importing markets into Malta were the Netherlands ($X), India ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

India recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lime import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the lime import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform