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Lime Price in Kuwait - 2021

Lime Price in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

The average lime import price stood at $115 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $207 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($603 per ton), while the price for Iran ($56 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Price in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average lime export price stood at $123 per ton in 2022, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $146 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($127 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($31 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 Jordan (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lime Imports in Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of lime imported into Kuwait expanded slightly to 8.6K tons, increasing by 1.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports dropped slightly to $990K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction.

Import of Lime in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Saudi Arabia	1,116	1,050	602	681	-15.2%
Oman	135	141	149	133	-0.5%
United Arab Emirates	56.7	55.2	46.7	37.6	-12.8%
Iran	3.5	6.8	10.7	8.0	31.7%
Others	311	207	200	130	-25.2%
Total	1,622	1,460	1,007	990	-15.2%

Top Suppliers of Lime to Kuwait in 2022:

Saudi Arabia (6.2K tons)
Oman (1.7K tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.3K tons)
Iran (0.1K tons)

Lime Exports in Kuwait

For the third year in a row, Kuwait recorded decline in shipments abroad of lime, which decreased by -51.5% to 686 tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -45.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, lime exports reduced notably to $84K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic decrease.

Export of Lime in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Jordan	420	365	111	64.4	-46.5%
Bahrain	256	32.6	21.2	17.8	-58.9%
Saudi Arabia	5.9	6.0	0.9	0.4	-59.2%
United Arab Emirates	26.5	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	13.5	7.2	2.4	1.5	-51.9%
Total	723	410	136	84.1	-51.2%

Top Export Markets for Lime from Kuwait in 2022:

Jordan (506.8 tons)
Bahrain (164.4 tons)
Saudi Arabia (12.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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