Hydrated Lime Sold Or Used In The United States, By End Use

This table presents detailed data on the quantities of hydrated lime sold or used across various end-use sectors in the United States, measured in thousand metric tons. The data encompasses industrial, construction, environmental, and metallurgical applications, highlighting the diverse roles hydrated lime plays in chemical processing, infrastructure development, pollution control, and metal production. Understanding these consumption patterns is crucial for economic and industrial planning, as hydrated lime is a key input in numerous manufacturing processes and environmental remediation efforts, influencing supply chain decisions and regulatory policies.

Analysis of the data reveals a total hydrated lime usage decline from 2,650 thousand metric tons in 2022 to 2,470 thousand metric tons in 2023, marking a notable reduction of approximately 6.8 percent. The chemical and industrial sector saw a decrease from 643 to 615 thousand metric tons, while the construction category experienced a significant drop in the "Other construction" subcategory from 610 to 535 thousand metric tons, contributing to an overall construction total decline from 959 to 878 thousand metric tons. Environmental uses also contracted, with flue gas treatment dropping from 495 to 446 thousand metric tons and water treatment slightly decreasing from 300 to 293 thousand metric tons. Conversely, incinerator use within flue gas treatment increased modestly from 24 to 28 thousand metric tons, and other environmental uses rose from 35 to 43 thousand metric tons. Metallurgical use declined markedly from 87 to 63 thousand metric tons. These shifts reflect changing industrial demands and environmental regulations impacting hydrated lime consumption across sectors.