Australia - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lime Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
- Lime Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
- Lime Imports in Australia
- Lime Exports in Australia
Lime Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
The average lime import price stood at $135 per ton in July 2023, falling by -13.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 an increase of 36% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $199 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($245 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($109 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Lime Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
The average lime export price stood at $1,005 per ton in 2022, surging by 146% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 398%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,163 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($1,856 per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($195 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 China (+46.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lime Imports in Australia
Lime imports into Australia soared to 422K tons in 2022, jumping by 24% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lime imports soared to $61M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 125%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
| Import of Lime in Australia (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Malaysia | 6.3 | 3.6 | 14.3 | 25.5 | 59.4% |
| Thailand | 10.8 | 8.4 | 22.8 | 23.8 | 30.1% |
| New Zealand | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 6.5 | 101.0% |
| Vietnam | 4.6 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | -0.7% |
| Others | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | -5.0% |
| Total | 24.0 | 20.7 | 46.4 | 61.5 | 36.8% |
Top Suppliers of Lime to Australia in 2022:
- Thailand (230.1K tons)
- Malaysia (126.5K tons)
- Vietnam (35.5K tons)
- New Zealand (27.7K tons)
Lime Exports in Australia
In 2022, exports of lime from Australia fell remarkably to 213 tons, which is down by -91.6% on 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,029% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.5K tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.
In value terms, lime exports contracted notably to $214K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 297%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1M, and then reduced sharply in the following year.
| Export of Lime in Australia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| New Caledonia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 105 | 0% |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | N/A | 34.0 | 0% |
| Ireland | 7.5 | 16.2 | 1,009 | 16.1 | 29.0% |
| Papua New Guinea | 64.6 | 7.2 | 10.7 | 15.1 | -38.4% |
| Norfolk Island | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.2 | 0% |
| Others | 85.2 | 238 | 16.5 | 37.6 | -23.9% |
| Total | 157 | 261 | 1,036 | 214 | 10.9% |
Top Export Markets for Lime from Australia in 2022:
- Papua New Guinea (77.5 tons)
- New Caledonia (56.8 tons)
- Ireland (36.6 tons)
- Spain (23.7 tons)
- Norfolk Island (9.0 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Australia. 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
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Data coverage:
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In December of 2022, the price of limes per ton dropped by 9.7%, amounting to $147 (CIF, Australia) when compared to the previous month.
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In March 2023, imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime showed a significant growth rate of 35% compared to the previous month. By August 2023, the value of these imports skyrocketed to $5.6M.
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During the period analyzed, Quicklime imports surged to a peak of 398K tons in 2022 before declining the following year. In terms of value, Quicklime imports slightly decreased to $56M in 2023.
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In December of 2022, the price of limes per ton dropped by 9.7%, amounting to $147 (CIF, Australia) when compared to the previous month.
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In March 2023, imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime showed a significant growth rate of 35% compared to the previous month. By August 2023, the value of these imports skyrocketed to $5.6M.
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During the period analyzed, Quicklime imports surged to a peak of 398K tons in 2022 before declining the following year. In terms of value, Quicklime imports slightly decreased to $56M in 2023.
