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United Kingdom: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in the UK

The UK quicklime market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Production in the UK

In value terms, quicklime production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 42%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of quicklime was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 316%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 368% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from the UK, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at +18.2%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from the UK, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at +33.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of quicklime increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the eighth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quicklime imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 180%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest quicklime supplier to the UK, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+273.0% per year) and Turkey (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest quicklime suppliers to the UK were Ireland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +238.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 175%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+25.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of quicklime consumption was China, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, quicklime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.8% share.

What are the largest producers of quicklime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of quicklime production, accounting for 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 the UK?

In value terms, Ireland constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to the UK, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of quicklime from the UK?

In value terms, Sweden remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from the UK, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for quicklime in the UK?

The average quicklime export price stood at $230 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 36% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime in the UK?

The average quicklime import price stood at $186 per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year.

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

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

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