日本の石灰市場の分析：種類別、用途別、地域別（2025～2033年）

日本の石灰の市場規模は2024年に760万トンに達しました。IMARCグループは、2025年から2033年にかけて3.7%の成長率（CAGR）を示し、2033年には1,080万トンに達すると予測しています。同市場は、建設、農業、鉄鋼セクターからの旺盛な需要によって牽引され、厳しい品質基準と持続可能な慣行への注力によって支えられています。

当レポートで扱う主な質問

• 日本の石灰市場はこれまでどのように推移し、今後どのように推移するのか？
• COVID-19が日本の石灰市場に与えた影響は？
• 日本の石灰市場の種類別の内訳は？
• 日本の石灰市場の用途別の内訳は？
• 日本の石灰市場のバリューチェーンにおける様々なステージとは？
• 日本の石灰の主要な促進要因と課題は？
• 日本の石灰市場の構造と主要企業は？
• 日本の石灰市場における競合の程度は？

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 分析範囲・手法

• 分析目的
• ステークホルダー
• データソース
• 市場推定
• 分析手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 日本の石灰市場：概要

• 概要
• 市場力学
• 業界動向
• 競合情報

第5章 日本の石灰市場の情勢

• 過去・現在の市場動向（2019～2024年）
• 市場予測（2025～2033年）

第6章 日本の石灰市場：種類別の内訳

• 生石灰
• 消石灰

第7章 日本の石灰市場：用途別の内訳

• 農業
• 建材
• 鉱業・冶金
• 水処理
• その他

第8章 日本の石灰市場：競合情勢

• 概要
• 市場構造
• 市場企業のポジショニング
• 主要な成功戦略
• 競合ダッシュボード
• 企業評価象限

第9章 主要企業のプロファイル

第10章 日本の石灰市場：業界分析

• 促進要因・抑制要因・機会
• ポーターのファイブフォース分析
• バリューチェーン分析

第11章 付録

Japan lime market size reached 7.6 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 10.8 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by robust demand from the construction, agricultural, and steel sectors, underpinned by stringent quality standards and a focus on sustainable practices.

Lime, often referred to as slaked lime, is a versatile compound widely used in various industrial and environmental applications. Chemically known as calcium hydroxide, it is produced by adding water to quicklime (calcium oxide). This hydration process results in a fine, white, powdery substance that is slightly soluble in water, yielding a clear, colorless solution. Its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2. Slaked lime exhibits basic properties and is known for its high alkalinity. This quality makes it particularly useful in pH control and neutralization processes. It finds extensive applications in water and sewage treatment, where it assists in removing impurities and in soil stabilization in construction. Moreover, slaked lime plays a critical role in industries such as paper manufacturing, where it is used in the process of pulp production, and in the food industry, where it is an essential ingredient in the preparation of certain food products.

Japan Lime Market Trends:

The Japan lime market is influenced by the construction sector in Japan, which significantly contributes to the demand for lime. Lime is integral in producing building materials like bricks, concrete, and mortar. The focus of the Government of Japan on infrastructure development and the frequent need for reconstruction due to natural disasters like earthquakes propels this demand. Additionally, the stringent building codes in the country that necessitate high-quality construction materials further augment the demand for high-grade lime. In addition to this, the environmental regulations in Japan play a pivotal role. The emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need for pollution control in industrial processes have led to increased use of lime in waste treatment and emission control systems. The role of lime in water treatment, flue gas desulfurization, and industrial waste management aligns with the environmental goals of the country, thereby sustaining its market growth.

Moreover, the agricultural sector in Japan also impacts the lime market. Lime is utilized in soil treatment to improve soil quality and pH balance, enhancing agricultural productivity. The focus of Japan on sustainable agriculture and the need to maximize yield from limited arable land underlines the importance of soil conditioners like lime. Another driver is the steel industry, where lime is essential in the steelmaking process, particularly in refining and purifying iron ore and in the production of slag. Furthermore, advancements in lime production technology and the development of new applications in various sectors, including paper and pulp industries, are likely to offer additional growth opportunities. These diverse applications across multiple industries, combined with the economic and environmental policies in the country, create a dynamic and robust market for lime in Japan.

Japan Lime Market Segmentation:

Type Insights:

• Quick Lime
• Hydrated Lime

Application Insights:

• Agriculture
• Building Material
• Mining and Metallurgy
• Water Treatment
• Others

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the key players include:

• Yabashi Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Okutama Kogyo Co. Ltd.
• Yoshizawa Lime Industry Co. Ltd.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Japan lime market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan lime market?
• What is the breakup of the Japan lime market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Japan lime market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan lime market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan lime?
• What is the structure of the Japan lime market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Japan lime market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Lime Market - Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Market Dynamics
• 4.3 Industry Trends
• 4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Lime Market Landscape

• 5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
• 5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

6 Japan Lime Market - Breakup by Type

• 6.1 Quick Lime
  • 6.1.1 Overview
  • 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
• 6.2 Hydrated Lime
  • 6.2.1 Overview
  • 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

7 Japan Lime Market - Breakup by Application

• 7.1 Agriculture
  • 7.1.1 Overview
  • 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
• 7.2 Building Material
  • 7.2.1 Overview
  • 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
• 7.3 Mining and Metallurgy
  • 7.3.1 Overview
  • 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
• 7.4 Water Treatment
  • 7.4.1 Overview
  • 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
• 7.5 Others
  • 7.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 7.5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

8 Japan Lime Market - Competitive Landscape

• 8.1 Overview
• 8.2 Market Structure
• 8.3 Market Player Positioning
• 8.4 Top Winning Strategies
• 8.5 Competitive Dashboard
• 8.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

9 Profiles of Key Players

• 9.1 Yabashi Holdings Co. Ltd.
  • 9.1.1 Business Overview
  • 9.1.2 Product Portfolio
  • 9.1.3 Business Strategies
  • 9.1.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 9.1.5 Major News and Events
• 9.2 Okutama Kogyo Co. Ltd.
  • 9.2.1 Business Overview
  • 9.2.2 Product Portfolio
  • 9.2.3 Business Strategies
  • 9.2.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 9.2.5 Major News and Events
• 9.3 Yoshizawa Lime Industry Co. Ltd.
  • 9.3.1 Business Overview
  • 9.3.2 Product Portfolio
  • 9.3.3 Business Strategies
  • 9.3.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 9.3.5 Major News and Events

10 Japan Lime Market - Industry Analysis

• 10.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
  • 10.1.1 Overview
  • 10.1.2 Drivers
  • 10.1.3 Restraints
  • 10.1.4 Opportunities
• 10.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • 10.2.1 Overview
  • 10.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 10.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 10.2.4 Degree of Competition
  • 10.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 10.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
• 10.3 Value Chain Analysis

11 Appendix