Slaked Lime Price in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

1. Slaked Lime Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022
2. Slaked Lime Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022
3. Slaked Lime Exports in Tunisia
4. Slaked Lime Imports in Tunisia

Slaked Lime Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average slaked lime export price stood at $165 per ton in 2022, jumping by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Gabon ($343 per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($66 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 Mali (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Slaked Lime Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average slaked lime import price amounted to $324 per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 80%. The import price peaked at $423 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($414 per ton), while the price for Italy totaled $249 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slaked Lime Exports in Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of slaked lime, when their volume decreased by -39.3% to 10K tons. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment.

In value terms, slaked lime exports shrank modestly to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth.

Top Export Markets for Slaked Lime from Tunisia in 2022:

1. Cote d'Ivoire (6.8K tons)
2. Libya (2.1K tons)
3. Algeria (0.5K tons)
4. Senegal (0.3K tons)
5. Gabon (0.2K tons)

Slaked Lime Imports in Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of slaked lime, when their volume decreased by -74.9% to 45 tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth.

In value terms, slaked lime imports fell rapidly to $15K in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth.

Top Suppliers of Slaked Lime to Tunisia in 2022:

1. Italy (24.3 tons)
2. Switzerland (20.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform