Lime Market in Africa 2022-2026

Lime Market in Africa 2022-2026

Technavio has been monitoring the lime market in Africa and it is poised to grow by 436.36 thousand units during 2022-2026, progressing at a CAGR of 4.71% during the forecast period. Our report on the lime market in Africa provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by the increased adoption of lightweight machinery across industries and rapid growth of construction sector during the forecast period. In addition, the increased adoption of lightweight machinery across industries is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well.

The lime market in Africa analysis includes product and distribution channel segments.

Technavio's lime market in Africa is segmented as below:

By Product

  • Hydrated lime
  • Quicklime
  • Others
By Distribution Channel
  • Offline
  • Online
This study identifies the growing focus on wastewater recyclingas one of the prime reasons driving the lime market growth in Africa during the next few years.

Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters. Our report on lime market in Africa covers the following areas:
  • Lime market sizing
  • Lime market forecast
  • Lime market industry analysis
Technavio's robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading lime market vendors in Africa that include AFRILIME, Afrimat Ltd., Bontebok Limeworks Pty Ltd., GYPSOIL, Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Limeco, Omya International AG, Oyana Lime, SA Lime and Gypsum Pty Ltd., and Zohdy Minerals and Trading Supplies. Also, the lime market in Africa analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. Technavio's market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.


  • Executive Summary
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Parent market
      • Table Market characteristics
    • Value chain analysis
      • Table Value chain analysis: Construction materials
      • Inputs
      • Inbound logistics
      • Operations
      • Outbound logistics
      • Marketing and sales
      • Service
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
      • Table Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
    • Market segment analysis
      • Table Market segments
    • Market size 2021
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2021 - 2026
      • Estimating growth rates for emerging and high-growth markets
      • Estimating growth rates for mature markets
        • Table Africa - Market size and forecast 2021 - 2026 (thousand tons)
        • Table Africa market: Year-over-year growth 2021 - 2026 (%)
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
      • Table Five forces analysis 2021 & 2026
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Table Bargaining power of buyers
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Table Bargaining power of suppliers
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Table Threat of new entrants
    • Threat of substitutes
      • Table Threat of substitutes
    • Threat of rivalry
      • Table Threat of rivalry
    • Market condition
      • Table Market condition - Five forces 2021
  • Market Segmentation by Product
    • Market segments
      • Table Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
    • Comparison by Product
      • Table Comparison by Product
    • Hydrated lime - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Hydrated lime - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 (thousand tons)
      • Table Hydrated lime - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Quicklime - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Quicklime - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 (thousand tons)
      • Table Quicklime - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 (thousand tons)
      • Table Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Product
      • Table Market opportunity by Product
  • Market Segmentation by Distribution channel
    • Market segments
      • Table Distribution channel - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
    • Comparison by Distribution channel
      • Table Comparison by Distribution channel
    • Offline - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Offline - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 (thousand tons)
      • Table Offline - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Online - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Online - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 (thousand tons)
      • Table Online - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Distribution channel
      • Table Market opportunity by Distribution channel
  • Customer landscape
    • Table Customer landscape
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
    • Market drivers
      • Increased adoption of lightweight machinery across industries
      • Rapid growth of construction sector during the forecast period
    • Market challenges
      • Health hazards associated with hydrated lime
      • Environmental impacts of limestone mining
        • Table Impact of drivers and challenges
    • Market trends
      • Rising popularity of alkaline-based papermaking
      • Growing emphasis on energy efficiency
  • Vendor Landscape
    • Overview
      • Table Vendor landscape
    • Landscape disruption
      • Table Landscape disruption
      • Table Industry risks
  • Vendor Analysis
    • Vendors covered
      • Table Vendors covered
    • Market positioning of vendors
      • Table Market positioning of vendors
    • AFRILIME
      • Table AFRILIME - Overview
      • Table AFRILIME - Product and service
      • Table AFRILIME - Key offerings
    • Afrimat Ltd.
      • Table Afrimat Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Afrimat Ltd. - Business segments
      • Table Afrimat Ltd. - Key offerings
      • Table Afrimat Ltd. - Segment focus
    • Bontebok Limeworks Pty Ltd.
      • Table Bontebok Limeworks Pty Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Bontebok Limeworks Pty Ltd. - Product and service
      • Table Bontebok Limeworks Pty Ltd. - Key offerings
    • GYPSOIL
      • Table GYPSOIL - Overview
      • Table GYPSOIL - Product and service
      • Table GYPSOIL - Key offerings
    • Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
      • Table Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd. - Product and service
      • Table Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd. - Key offerings
    • Limeco
      • Table Limeco - Overview
      • Table Limeco - Product and service
      • Table Limeco - Key offerings
    • Omya International AG
      • Table Omya International AG - Overview
      • Table Omya International AG - Product and service
      • Table Omya International AG - Key offerings
    • Oyana Lime
      • Table Oyana Lime - Overview
      • Table Oyana Lime - Product and service
      • Table Oyana Lime - Key offerings
    • SA Lime and Gypsum Pty Ltd.
      • Table SA Lime and Gypsum Pty Ltd. - Overview
      • Table SA Lime and Gypsum Pty Ltd. - Product and service
      • Table SA Lime and Gypsum Pty Ltd. - Key offerings
    • Zohdy Minerals and Trading Supplies
      • Table Zohdy Minerals and Trading Supplies - Overview
      • Table Zohdy Minerals and Trading Supplies - Product and service
      • Table Zohdy Minerals and Trading Supplies - Key offerings
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objectives
      • Notes and caveats
    • Currency conversion rates for US$
      • Table Currency conversion rates for US$
    • Research methodology
      • Table Research Methodology
      • Table Validation techniques employed for market sizing
      • Table Information sources
    • List of abbreviations
      • Table List of abbreviations

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