Asia: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Asia

The Asian limestone flux and limestone market amounted to $X in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Asia

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports in Asia

In 2023, the amount of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exported in Asia stood at X tons, growing by X% on 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports declined to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Japan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Oman (X%) and Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan and Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) and India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Oman, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, India and Japan saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest limestone flux and limestone supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports in Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone were imported in Asia; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India was the key importer of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Bangladesh (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%). The following importers - South Korea (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to limestone flux and limestone imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Indonesia (X%), Bangladesh (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X p.p.), Bangladesh (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In India, limestone flux and limestone imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform