The Australia Lime Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 306.58 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 2.1% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Lime is a calcium-containing inorganic mineral comprised of oxides, commonly calcium oxide and/or magnesium oxide. It has several valuable properties including its ability to neutralize acid, saponify greases, function as a baking agent, harden or mature other materials, and deodorize. It is widely used in sectors like building & construction, steel making, fertilizer, paper & pulp, chemical, and environmental application. Its applications include cement & concrete additives, metallurgical flux, chemical intermediate, soil stabilization, flue gas desulfurization, and others.
Market key trends:
Lime is a majorly used construction material in Australia due to increasing infrastructure development activities. According to Infrastructure Australia, the Australian government has planned around $110 billion infrastructure investment over next decade to develop cities and growth areas across the country. This will drive the demand for cement, concrete and lime from construction industry. Also, around 70% of Australian iron ore is used domestically by the steel industry. With increasing steel production, the demand for metallurgical lime from steel making process is also expected to rise during the forecast period. Moreover, Australia produces large deposits of limestone suitable for cement manufacturing. This availability of raw material along with growing construction activities make Australia a promising market for lime over the coming years.
Porter’s Analysis
Threat of new entrants: The threat of new entrants is low in Australia lime market as it requires high initial capital investments and infrastructure to establish lime production facilities. Existing players have high economies of scale and brand loyalty.
Bargaining power of buyers: The bargaining power of buyers is moderate as lime has applications across many industries like construction, agriculture, mining etc. However, buyers have limited bargaining power as there are only a few lime producers in Australia.
Bargaining power of suppliers: The bargaining power of suppliers is low as raw materials required for lime production like limestone are abundantly available in Australia. Australia also imports limestone when required.
Threat of new substitutes: The threat of new substitutes is moderate as cement and concrete are alternatives to lime for some construction applications. However, lime has distinct advantages over substitutes for certain specialized applications.
Competitive rivalry: Intense competition exists among established players.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Australia has abundant reserves of high-quality limestone required for lime production. Existing producers have strong distribution networks and brand recognition.
Weakness: Lime production is a capital intensive process requiring high fixed costs. Fluctuations in raw material prices impact producer margins.
Opportunity: Growth in construction, mining and infrastructure development activities driving the demand for lime in Australia. Scope for import substitution exists by expanding lime production capacity.
Threats: Stringent environmental regulations increase compliance costs for lime producers. Volatility in foreign exchange rates affect lime export competitiveness.
Key Takeaways
The Global Australia Lime Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 2.1% over the forecast period, due to increasing construction activities. The residential construction sector is growing strongly supported by increasing population, low interest rates and strong net migration. Lime finds wide usage in cement production, soil stabilization, flue gas desulfurization and other construction applications.
Regional analysis The lime market in New South Wales dominates Australia accounting for over 35% of total production in 2021, supported by presence of large limestone reserves and key players like Adelaide Brighton Ltd. Western Australia is emerging as a high growth region driven by mining and infrastructure projects in the region.
Key players operating in the Australia lime market are Adelaide Brighton Ltd, Boral Ltd., Sibelco Australia, Omya Australia Pty Ltd, Wagners, and Lime Group Australia. Adelaide Brighton Ltd is the largest producer with integrated lime manufacturing and limestone mining facilities across key regions in Australia.
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