In April xxxx, the global quicklime market presented a mixed outlook, countries like the United States, Germany, France and China undergoing divergent trends in production, demand, and pricing. Fundamentally the trends were influenced by local economic activity, industrial performance, and import/export dynamics.
The United States, quicklime market continued to recover in April after a sharp decline received in February due to administrative change. The demand from downstream sectors such as construction and steel industries, helped market to stabilize sentiment, pushing demand and prices upward.
Quicklime supply continued to be strong by healthy inventory levels and high import from key trade partners including Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and France. Despite strong consumption rates, the strong supply chain allowed producers to meet demand with no interruptions. This stability points out a cautiously optimistic outlook for the U.S. market, supported by solid...
