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Lime Price in Chile - 2023

Lime Price in Chile (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average lime import price amounted to $184 per ton, picking up by 5.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 23% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $192 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($452 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($153 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 Mexico (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average lime export price stood at $1,066 per ton in 2022, surging by 81% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Uruguay ($1,090 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $649 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+133.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports in Chile

In 2022, the amount of lime imported into Chile skyrocketed to 490K tons, surging by 19% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime imports skyrocketed to $74M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Lime in Chile (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Argentina	53.9	45.6	41.4	57.4	2.1%
Italy	2.5	2.7	3.2	4.2	18.9%
Peru	N/A	0.2	0.1	4.1	352.8%
Mexico	1.1	3.7	2.6	3.6	48.5%
Colombia	1.5	2.2	2.8	2.8	23.1%
Others	2.3	1.9	4.5	1.6	-11.4%
Total	61.4	56.2	54.5	73.6	6.2%

Top Suppliers of Lime to Chile in 2022:

Argentina (420.7K tons)
Mexico (19.7K tons)
Peru (18.0K tons)
Colombia (17.7K tons)
Italy (9.5K tons)

Lime Exports in Chile

Lime exports from Chile shrank significantly to 11 tons in 2022, dropping by -95.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 168%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 264 tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lime exports dropped rapidly to $12K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $155K, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Export of Lime in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Uruguay	N/A	N/A	N/A	11.4	0%
United States	11.3	11.5	N/A	0.4	-67.2%
New Zealand	6.6	14.1	67.4	N/A	219.6%
Peru	34.7	26.4	61.7	N/A	33.3%
Panama	N/A	N/A	19.6	N/A	0%
Australia	8.1	6.4	5.9	N/A	-14.7%
Others	0.1	1.6	0.6	N/A	144.9%
Total	60.8	60.0	155	11.8	-42.1%

Top Export Markets for Lime from Chile in 2022:

Uruguay (10.5 tons)
United States (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Chile. 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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Chile

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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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
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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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