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Western Africa: Lime Market 2025

Lime Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of lime exported in Western Africa plummeted to X tons, falling by -16.4% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lime exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mali (X tons), committing a 5.8% share of total exports.

Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lime. At the same time, Mali (+36.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +36.6% from 2012-2021. Mali (+5.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ghana saw its share reduced by -3.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest lime supplier in Western Africa, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mali ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports.

In Ghana, lime exports plunged by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 6%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Mali totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-1.5%).

Lime Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of lime increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) was the largest importer of lime, comprising 45% of total imports. Guinea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (11%), Burkina Faso (9%) and Mali (4.8%). The following importers - Mauritania (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - each accounted for a 7.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to lime imports into Ghana stood at +2.7%. At the same time, Guinea (+8.4%), Cote d'Ivoire (+5.8%), Nigeria (+4.5%) and Burkina Faso (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +8.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mali (-1.0%) and Mauritania (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Guinea (+6 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Mali (-1.7 p.p.) and Mauritania (-8.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lime importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Guinea ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Guinea, with a CAGR of +10.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Ghana constituted the country with the largest volume of lime consumption, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in Ghana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Burkina Faso, twofold. Mali ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.
In value terms, Ghana remains the largest lime supplier in Western Africa.
In value terms, the largest lime importing markets in Western Africa were Burkina Faso, Ghana and Mali, with a combined 60% share of total imports.
The lime export price in Western Africa stood at $423 per ton in 2020, surging by 26% against the previous year.
The lime import price in Western Africa stood at $166 per ton in 2020, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Western Africa. 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
  • Prodcom 23521035 - Slaked lime
  • Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime
  • Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cabo Verde
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo
  • Cote d'Ivoire

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Western Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Western Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Benin
    • Burkina Faso
    • Cabo Verde
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Liberia
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Senegal
    • Sierra Leone
    • Togo
    • Cote d'Ivoire

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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