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New Zealand: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand quicklime market dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Production in New Zealand

In value terms, quicklime production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Quicklime production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of quicklime increased by 122% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 148%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quicklime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, quicklime exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia totaled +335.2%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from New Zealand, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia amounted to +217.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quicklime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 81%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quicklime increased by 5,355% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quicklime imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to New Zealand, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand totaled +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+1.9% per year) and the United States (+91.8% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to New Zealand, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at +47.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+8.7% per year) and the United States (+172.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 110% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a measured increase. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+41.8%), 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 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan, with a 4.8% share.

What are the largest producers of quicklime in the world?

China remains the largest quicklime producing country worldwide, 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 New Zealand?

In value terms, Austria constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to New Zealand, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India $451), with a 16% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of quicklime from New Zealand?

In value terms, Australia remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from New Zealand, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Fiji, with a 13% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for quicklime in New Zealand?

The average quicklime export price stood at $178 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -28.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime in New Zealand?

The average quicklime import price stood at $502 per ton in 2021, picking up by 311% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quicklime market in New Zealand. 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:

New Zealand

Data coverage:

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