India: Market for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime 2024

Market Size for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in India

In 2022, the Indian market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in India

In value terms, production of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports from India

Exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from India declined to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Nepal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ghana (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nepal stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exported from India were Nepal ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Ghana, Bhutan, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X 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 Ghana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports into India

In 2022, overseas purchases of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to India, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime suppliers to India were Oman ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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