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United Kingdom - Slaked Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingUK Lime Export Declines by 32% to $19M in 2023
United Kingdom Slaked lime Exports
Slaked lime exports from the UK declined remarkably to 54K tons in 2023, with a decrease of -28.5% against 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 134K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, slaked lime exports dropped sharply to $19M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. The exports peaked at $35M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Slaked lime in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
France | 8.8 | 10.6 | 9.2 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 8.0 | 11.4 | 9.0 |
Singapore | 6.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 6.6 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
Italy | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
India | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
Nigeria | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
China | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Chile | 0.4 | 0.1 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.3 | N/A |
Cote d'Ivoire | 3.6 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | N/A | N/A |
Others | 3.5 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
Total | 26.5 | 29.3 | 34.7 | 30.1 | 31.9 | 22.6 | 21.1 | 17.6 | 23.1 | 27.3 | 18.6 |
Exports by Country
France (25K tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from the UK, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, slaked lime exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (12K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (3.5K tons), with a 6.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-6.8% per year) and Italy (-2.8% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for slaked lime exported from the UK were France ($9M), Singapore ($5M) and Italy ($1.3M), together comprising 83% of total exports. India, Nigeria and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.
Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +11.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the slaked lime price stood at $350 per ton (FOB, United Kingdom), shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, slaked lime export price increased by +53.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $364 per ton, and then shrank in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($411 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($67 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the slaked lime market in the UK. 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 23521035 - Slaked lime
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- 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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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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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
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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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