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Lime market in the United States

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

U.S. lime production volume increased from 12 090 thousand tons in 2018 to 18 290 thousand tons in 2022, while the physical market size grew from 12 038 thousand tons to 18 340 thousand tons over the same period. In value terms, the market expanded from $2.378 billion to $2.787 billion, with a temporary dip to $2.285 billion in 2020.

The market remains heavily import-dependent, with imports accounting for 97% of share in 2024. Steady demand from construction, metallurgy, water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and agricultural soil amendment supported growth. Tightening H-2A visa regulations raised hand-harvest costs for domestic groves, influencing supply dynamics. Import volumes fluctuated between 308 and 362 thousand tons from 2020 to 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States, 2018–2022
  1. 5.1.1. Production - total information
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production the United States in value, 2018–2022, M $ US
  3. 5.1.3. Annual dynamics of production the United States in kind, 2018–2022, K t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lime in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Lime production in the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 15 396 thousand tons of lime, which represents a 15.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	10.0%	15.8%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, lime production in the United States declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 267 million US dollars, down 7.2% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 444 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	2.1%	(7.2%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lime from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Lime exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 265.9 thousand tons of lime, showing a significant decrease of 23.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 32.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.1%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 422.7 thousand tons, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	(18.1%)	(23.2%)	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of lime exports in volume terms was heavily concentrated, with Canada dominating the market. Canada accounted for 94.5% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of lime exports from the United States declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 39 157 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp drop of 38.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 47.4%, with an average annual decline of 19.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 83 720 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase also occurred in 2018 at 12.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(24.0%)	(38.5%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was the primary destination for US lime exports in value terms, capturing 88.7% of total flows. The remaining markets were fragmented and relatively small.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lime to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Lime imports into the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 308.1 thousand tons, representing a 9.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 16.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 370.3 thousand tons, and the largest annual increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	(7.7%)	(9.9%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Canada was the key partner for US lime imports in volume terms, accounting for 90.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of lime imports into the United States declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 57 006 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 8.8% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 8.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 66 661 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase also occurred in 2018 at 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	(6.2%)	(8.8%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of lime imports in value terms was dominated by Canada, which accounted for 82.9% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io