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Lime Market By Product, By End-Use (Mining And Metallurgy, Building & Construction, Agriculture, Environment (Flue Gas Desulfurization, Sludge, Animal Waste, Wastewater, Hazardous Wastes, Etc.)) – Growth, Future Prospects And Competitive Analysis 2017 – 2025

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Lime, an important raw material used in chemical manufacturing, finds profound applications as a metallurgical flux in waste and water management, the agriculture industry, pH control in industries, construction, and others. Calcium oxide (CaO) is lime, which is produced through the calcination of limestone, including calcined limestone, ground limestone, and hydrated limestone. Lime production is a complex industrial process that yields two product types: quicklime and hydrated lime.

The growth of the lime market is primarily fuelled by recovering and new construction activities in emerging economies, along with urbanization due to the rise in disposable income of the middle class, resulting in expansion, upgrading, and a huge demand for infrastructural improvements. This has, in turn, led to intervention from both private and public players at national and international levels for infrastructural improvement and improved export possibilities to neighboring countries.

In addition, lime manufacturers have switched to modern kilns, ensuring crushing, quarrying, and screening in an efficient manner for improving the usage of lime in building and construction to road building, where lime is used for clay soil stabilization, along with significant demand for lime in the mining industry. Globally, in developed countries, there is indigenous production of lime as compared to less developed countries, which are characterized by limited lime production and distribution.

Based on the product type, the lime market is categorized into quicklime and slaked or hydrated lime. In terms of revenue contribution, the quicklime segment accounted for a major share of the global lime market. It accounted for 84.7% of the market in 2016. However, the slaked/hydrated lime segment is anticipated to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Slaked/hydrated lime segment growth is attributed to a rise in demand from applications such as flue gas desulfurization (FGD), wastewater treatment, incinerators, and water desalination, as the usage of hydrated lime results in softening and improved hygiene during desalination of water, and pH adjustment.

Based on end-use applications, the lime market is segmented into building and construction, agriculture, wastewater treatment, paper production, and others (sugar production). Among these, mining and metallurgy accounted for the largest revenue share in the global market, capturing 36.7% of it in 2016. Building and construction accounted for 22.5% of the global lime market in 2016, and this figure is expected to rise further during the forecast period. The market is driven by the growing demand for lime in the environmental and agricultural sectors. Sugar production, paper production, and environmental industries are expected to grow significantly by 2025.

By geography, the global lime market is categorized into regional markets, viz., North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2016, Asia Pacific was identified as the largest lime market. An increase in both commercial and residential construction activities, rising advocacy by the government for infrastructure development, and increasing mining activities for copper, zinc, nickel, gold, silver and aluminum are some of the factors bolstering the lime market growth in this region.

The report titled “Global Lime Market: Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis, 2017–2025” offers strategic insights into the global lime market along with the market size and estimates for the duration of 2015–2025. The said research study covers an in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on application, product type, and a cross-sectional study across different geographies. The report provides a prolific view of market dynamics, such as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.

The in-depth analysis provided in the report includes the following:

Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the lime industry
Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on market growth
in-depth competitive environment analysis
Trailing 2-year market size data (2015–2016)
SRC (Segment, Region, Country) Analysis

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global lime market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2015 to 2025, keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.

The global lime market can be categorized on the basis of product type as follows:

Quicklime
Slaked/Hydrated

On the basis of product type, the global lime market is segmented into quick lime and slaked or hydrated lime. Quick lime and slaked or hydrated lime are both calcium compounds, and the main difference between them is their reactivity and chemical composition. In its hydrated state, calcium is known as calcium hydroxide (slaked or hydrated lime), and in its pure state, it is known as calcium oxide (quicklime). Quick lime has a heavy density and is more reactive than hydrated lime.

Quick lime is widely used in various industries as a catalytic agent. It is used in steelmaking to separate impurities from molten steel. It also helps to separate sulfur from industrial smoke emissions. Quicklime is also used in the paper industry, fiberglass making, and metal refining industries. Hydrated lime is used with water for lime slurry addition, water ph control, lime slurry mixes, soil rehabilitation, and more. Hydrated lime is primarily used in environmental purification, agriculture, and the construction industry.

In 2016, quick lime accounted for the largest share of more than 80.0% of the total lime market by value. At the same time, hydrated lime is projected to be the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 3.0% in terms of value from 2017 to 2025 due to its increasing demand from the agricultural and environmental sectors.

The global lime market can be categorized on the basis of end-use application as follows:

Mining and Metallurgy
Building and Construction
Agriculture
Environment
Others

On the basis of end-use application, the global lime market is segmented into mining and metallurgy (iron, steel, nonferrous metal), building & construction, agriculture, environmental (flue gas desulfurization, sludge, animal, wastewater, hazardous wastes), and others (sugar production, paper production, etc.). In 2016, the mining and metallurgy end-use application segment dominated the global lime market with 36.7% of the revenue, followed by building & construction with 22.5%.

Lime is an essential product in the mining and metallurgy (iron, steel, and nonferrous metals) sectors. Lime functions as a purification agent by removing impurities such as aluminates, silicates, sulfur, and phosphorous. Quicklime is used to improve the productivity of the sinter belt, and it also protects refractories in steel industries. In the building and construction industry, lime is used for various purposes, such as in building foundations and fillings, for preparing mortar for bedding bricks and stones, as a cementing material in plaster, for whitewashing and color washing, etc. Lime is also used in soil treatment at civil engineering projects. Hydrated lime is used to improve the durability of asphalt in construction.

Lime products also play an important role in environmental protection. Lime products are used in water treatment to remove impurities. It is also used in flue gas treatment to neutralize acid gases such as sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen fluoride.

On the basis of geography, the global lime market is segmented into the following regions and countries:

North America
- US.
- Canada
Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- South-east Asia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East and Africa

In 2016, Asia Pacific accounted for 65.54% of the global lime market in terms of revenue. It also predicted that it would maintain its dominance from 2017 to 2025. Rapid unbanning and large-scale industrialization are the major factors driving the market growth. Furthermore, the demand for lime will increase strongly as the demand for steel and construction materials grows. China continues to lead the world in lime consumption and production, accounting for approximately 65% of global totals. Followed by Asia Pacific, Europe is another highly attractive market for lime and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period. The demand for lime in Europe increased in most of the major end-use applications, such as mining and metallurgy, building and construction, and the environment.

The North American lime market is characterized by high barriers to entry, which include an industry dominated by a few large-scale manufacturers with nationwide distribution and supply networks. Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are projected to witness growth in the coming years due to increasing industrial activities and FDI investments.

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.4 Overall Assumptions
1.3.5 Assumptions Regarding Market Estimations

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Overview
2.2 Market Snapshot
2.3 Global Lime Market (Kilo Tons and US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2016
2.4 Global Lime Market (Kilo Tons and US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2016
2.5 Global Lime Market Share (Value %), by Region, 2016

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics and Outlook
3.1 Global Lime Market Overview
3.2 Market Trends and Future Outlook
3.2.1 Growing Focus on Manufacturing Plants Improvisation
3.2.2 Increasing Initiatives from Authorities Across the Globe Supporting Construction Projects
3.2.3 Growing Paper and Pulp Industry
3.3 Market Dynamics
3.3.1 Market Drivers
3.3.1.1 Increasing Demand for Lime Products in Industrial Waste Water Management
3.3.1.2 High Demand for Lime in Mining and Metallurgy
3.3.2 Challenges
3.3.2.1 Costly Production and Supply Chain Issues
3.3.2.2 Complexities in the End-use Sector
3.3.3 Opportunities
3.3.3.1 Exploring Opportunities beyond Building and Construction
3.4 Global Lime Market Prices Per Ton (2015-2025)
3.5 See-Saw Analysis
3.6 Raw Material Analysis
3.7 Value Chain Analysis
3.8 Market Attractiveness

Chapter 4 Global Lime Market, by Product Type
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 Global Quick Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons ) & Value (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
4.1.2 Global Slaked/Hydrated Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Value (US$ Mn), 2015-2025

Chapter 5 Global Lime Market, By End-use Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
5.1.2 Global Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
5.2 Mining and Metallurgy
5.3 Building & Construction
5.4 Agriculture
5.5 Environment (Flue Gas Desulfurization, Sludge, Animal Waste, Wastewater, Hazardous Wastes, etc.)
5.6 Others (Sugar production, Paper Production, etc.)

Chapter 6 Global Lime Market, By Geography
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 Regional Growth (Real GDP Growth in Percent), 2014-2017
6.1.2 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Region, 2015-2025
6.1.3 Global Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Region, 2015-2025
6.2 North America Lime Market
6.2.1 North America Lime Market, by Country
6.2.1.1 U.S. Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), by Country, 2015-2025
6.2.1.2 Canada Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), by Country, 2015-2025
6.2.2 North America Lime Market, by Product Type
6.2.2.1 North America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.2.2.2 North America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.2.3 North America Lime Market, by End-use Application
6.2.3.1 North America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.2.3.2 North America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.3 Europe Lime Market
6.3.1 Europe Lime Market, by Region
6.3.1.1 EU7 Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.3.1.2 CIS Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.3.1.3 Rest of Europe Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.3.2 Europe Lime Market, by Product Type
6.3.2.1 Europe Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.3.2.2 Europe Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.3.3 Europe Lime Market, by End-use Application
6.3.3.1 Europe Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.3.3.2 Europe Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.4 Asia Pacific Lime Market
6.4.1 Asia Pacific Lime Market, by Country
6.4.1.1 China Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.4.1.2 India Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.4.1.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.4.2 Asia Pacific Lime Market, by Product Type
6.4.2.1 Asia Pacific Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.4.2.2 Asia Pacific Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.4.3 Asia Pacific Lime Market, by End-use Application
6.4.3.1 Asia Pacific Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.4.3.2 Asia Pacific Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.5 Latin America Lime Market
6.5.1 Latin America Lime Market, by Country
6.5.1.1 Brazil Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.5.1.2 Mexico Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.5.1.3 Rest of Latin America Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.5.2 Latin America Lime Market, by Product Type
6.5.2.1 Latin America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.5.2.2 Latin America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.5.3 Latin America Lime Market, by End-use Application
6.5.3.1 Latin America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.5.3.2 Latin America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.6 Middle East Lime Market
6.6.1 Middle East Lime Market, by Region
6.6.1.1 GCC Countries Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.6.1.2 Rest of Middle East Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.6.2 Middle East Lime Market, by Product Type
6.6.2.1 Middle East Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.6.2.2 Middle East Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.6.3 Middle East Lime Market, by End-use Application
6.6.3.1 Middle East Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.6.3.2 Middle East Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.7 Africa Lime Market
6.7.1 Africa Lime Market, by Country
6.7.1.1 Algeria Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.7.1.2 Nigeria Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.7.1.3 Tanzania Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.7.1.4 Rest of Africa Lime Market Volume & Value (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
6.7.2 Africa Lime Market, by Product Type
6.7.2.1 Africa Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.7.2.2 Africa Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.6.3 Africa Lime Market, by End-use Application
6.6.3.1 Africa Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
6.6.3.2 Africa Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025

Chapter 7 Company Profiles
7.1 Carmeuse Lime Products (Gh) Ltd.
7.2 Graymont
7.3 Lhoist
7.4 Mississippi Lime
7.5 Minerals Technologies
7.6 Grupo Calidra
7.7 Fels Werke.
7.8 Nordkalk
7.9 Shandong CITIC

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Lime Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Global Lime Market (Kilo Tons and US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2016
FIG. 3 Global Lime Market (Kilo Tons and US$ Mn), by End-user, 2016
FIG. 4 Global Lime Market Share (Kilo Tons and US$ Mn), by Region, 2016
FIG. 5 See-Saw Analysis: Global Lime Market
FIG. 6 Value Chain Analysis: Global Lime Market
FIG. 7 Attractive Investment Proposition, by End-use Application
FIG. 8 Global Quick Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Value (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
FIG. 9 Global Slaked/Hydrated Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Value (US$ Mn), 2015-2025
FIG. 10 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), by Mining and Metallurgy End-use application, 2015–2025
FIG. 11 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), by Building & Construction End-use application, 2015–2025
FIG. 12 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), by Agriculture End-use application, 2015–2025
FIG. 13 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), by Environment End-use application, 2015–2025
FIG. 14 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), by Other End-use application, 2015–2025

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot
TABLE 2 Global Lime Market Prices Per Ton (2015-2025)
TABLE 3 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use application, 2015-2025
TABLE 4 Global Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use application, 2015-2025
TABLE 5 Regional Growth (Real GDP Growth in Percent), 2014-2017
TABLE 6 Global Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Region, 2015-2025
TABLE 7 Global Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Region, 2015-2025
TABLE 8 North America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 9 North America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 10 North America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 11 North America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 12 North America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 13 North America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 14 Europe Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Region, 2015-2025
TABLE 15 Europe Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Region, 2015-2025
TABLE 16 Europe Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 17 Europe Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 18 Europe Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 19 Europe Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons ), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 26 Latin America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons ), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 27 Latin America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 28 Latin America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 29 Latin America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 30 Latin America Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 31 Latin America Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 32 Middle East Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons ), by Region, 2015-2025
TABLE 33 Middle East Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Region, 2015-2025
TABLE 34 Middle East Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 35 Middle East Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 36 Middle East Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 37 Middle East Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 38 Africa Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons ), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 39 Africa Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Country, 2015-2025
TABLE 40 Africa Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 41 Africa Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by Product Type, 2015-2025
TABLE 42 Africa Lime Market Volume (Kilo Tons), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 43 Africa Lime Market Value (US$ Mn), by End-use Application, 2015-2025
TABLE 44 Carmeuse Lime Products (Gh) Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategy)
TABLE 45 Graymont: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategy)
TABLE 46 Lhoist: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategy)
TABLE 47 Mississippi Lime.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategies)
TABLE 48 Minerals Technologies: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategies)
TABLE 49 Grupo Calidra: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategies)
TABLE 50 Fels Werke..: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategies)
TABLE 51 Nordkalk: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategies)
TABLE 52 Shandong CITIC: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Product Portfolio, Business Strategies)

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the size of Lime Market?

The market for Lime Market is expected to reach US$ 74,375.17 Mn By 2025.

What is the Lime Market CAGR?

The Lime Market is expected to see significant CAGR growth over the coming years, at 6.7%.

What is the Forecast period considered for Lime Market?

The report is forecasted from 2017-2025.

What is the base year considered for Lime Market?

The base year of this report is 2016.

Who are the major players in this market?

Shandong CITIC, Group Calidra, Fels Werke., Carmeuse Lime Products (Gh) Ltd. are some of the major players in the global market.

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