United Arab Emirates: Lime Market 2025

Lime Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the lime market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -52.3% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, lime production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, approx. X tons of lime were exported from the United Arab Emirates; increasing by 14% on the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +147.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +115.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), India (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of lime exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 94% share of total exports. Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +109.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Oman ($X), India ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lime exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising 91% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +92.6%, 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 2021, the average lime export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lime Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of lime imported into the United Arab Emirates shrank significantly to X tons, waning by -24.6% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 111% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 186% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest lime supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Oman stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-39.5% per year) and India (+16.3% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lime to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Oman was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+36.2% per year) and the United States (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 71% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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