Lime: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the US Market for Lime in Thousand Metric Tons and US$ Million by the following End-Use Industries: Metallurgical, Industrial and Chemical, Water Treatment, Flue Gas Desulfurization, Construction, and Construction. Annual forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 48 companies including many key and niche players such as Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. Chemical Lime Company, Graymont Dolime (OH), Inc., Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, LLC, Mississippi Lime Company, Missouri Lime, LLC, Pete Lien & Sons, Inc., United States Lime & Minerals, Inc., Western Lime Corp., and Wyoming Lime Producers. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. A US MARKET REPORT
1.MARKET OVERVIEW
Current & Future Analysis
Volume Analysis
Value Analysis
Issues Bothering the US Lime Producers
Lime Production Overview
Table 1: US Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Production Figures in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: US Lime Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Type for Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Dead-Burned Dolomite (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Lime Plant Scenario
Trade Scenario
Imports
Table 3: US Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Imports in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: US Lime Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Imports Volume by Type for Quicklime, laked Lime (Hydrate), Calcined Dolomite, and Hydraulic Lime (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: US Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Imports in US$ Thousand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: US Lime Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Imports Value by Type for Quicklime, Slaked Lime (Hydrate), Calcined Dolomite, and Hydraulic Lime (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Exports
Table 7: US Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Exports in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: US Lime Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Exports Volume by Type for Quicklime, Calcined Dolomite, Slaked Lime (Hydrate), and Hydraulic Lime (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: US Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Exports in US$ Thousand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: US Lime Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Exports Value by Type for Quicklime, Calcined Dolomite, Slaked Lime (Hydrate), and Hydraulic Lime (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Consumption Scenario
Chemical and Industrial Applications
Table 11: US Lime Consumption in Chemical and Industrial Applications (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume and Value Sales by End-Use for Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, Paper & Pulp, Sugar Refining, Glass, Fertilizer, and Other Uses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Metallurgical Applications
Table 12: US Lime Consumption in Metallurgical Industry (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume and Value Sales by End-Use for Iron & Steel, and Nonferrous Metallurgy
Construction Applications
Table 13: US Lime Consumption in Construction Industry (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume and Value Sales by End-Use for Soil Stabilization, Building Uses, Asphalt, and Other Uses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)
Table 14: US Lime Consumption in Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Industry (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume and Value Sales by End-Use for Utility Power Plants, Incinerators, and Industrial Boilers and Other Uses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Water Treatment Applications
Table 15: US Lime Consumption in Water Treatment Industry (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume and Value Sales by End-Use for Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Acid-Mine Drainage (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Lime Overview
Types of Lime Products
Quicklime (Lime)
Slaked Lime
Hydraulic Lime
Calcined Dolomite
Lime Production Methods
Pure Limestone – A Must for High-Grade Lime Production
A Portable Heat Source
Uses
Chemical and Industrial Applications
Metallurgical Applications
Environmental Applications
Lime as Disinfectant
Construction Applications
Categories of Lime-Based Products
Lime Sand Bricks
Substitutes
Machinery and Equipment
Types of Kilns
Vertical Kilns
Horizontal Kilns
Emissions
3.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Graymont Purchases Controlling Stake in Cutler Magner
Jomico Takes Over Vessell Mineral Products
Western Lime Commissions New High-Calcium Lime Plant
Pete Lien & Sons to Construct Lime Plant in Wyoming
Chemical Lime to Expand Capacity
4.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc.
Chemical Lime Company
Graymont Dolime (OH), Inc.
Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, LLC
Mississippi Lime Company
Missouri Lime, LLC
Pete Lien & Sons, Inc.
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
Western Lime Corp
Wyoming Lime Producers
5.MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lime by End-Use Industry – Metallurgical, Industrial and Chemical, Water Treatment, Flue Gas Desulfurization, Construction, and Other End-Use Industries Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: US 10-Year Perspective for Lime by End-Use Industry – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Metallurgical, Industrial and Chemical, Water Treatment, Flue Gas Desulfurization, Construction, and Other End-Use Industries for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lime by End-Use Industry – Metallurgical, Industrial and Chemical, Water Treatment, Flue Gas Desulfurization, Construction, and Other End-Use Industries Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US 10-Year Perspective for Lime by End-Use Industry – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Value for Metallurgical, Industrial and Chemical, Water Treatment, Flue Gas Desulfurization, Construction, and Other End-Use Industries for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6.GLOBAL & SELECT REGIONAL MARKETS
Global Lime Production Scenario
Table 20: World Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Production Figures in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: World Lime Market (2007 & 2008): Annual Production Figures by Country for China, US, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Italy, France, and Others in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
China – The Largest Lime Producer
Table 22: Chinese Lime Market (2004-2008): Annual Production Figures in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
United Kingdom Lime Overview
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 48 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 56 )
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Africa
Middle-East
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