South Africa: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in South Africa

The South African quicklime market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Quicklime consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quicklime Production in South Africa

In value terms, quicklime production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Quicklime production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from South Africa

Quicklime exports from South Africa fell notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -39.7% on the year before. In general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of quicklime exports from South Africa, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), France ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for quicklime exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 119% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of quicklime imported into South Africa declined dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -21.3% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to South Africa, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal amounted to +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+57.4% per year) and Thailand (-7.7% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to South Africa, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+54.3% per year) and Slovakia (+51.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quicklime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quicklime import price increased by +56.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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