EU - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Lime Market Size in the EU
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the EU lime market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Lime Production in the EU
In value terms, lime production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.
Lime Exports
Exports in the EU
In 2023, lime exports in the European Union shrank to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, lime exports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
In 2023, France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of lime in the European Union, constituting X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Sweden and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lime export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lime Imports
Imports in the EU
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of lime, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, lime imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the key importers of lime, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.
The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of lime. At the same time, Spain (X%), Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Denmark (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Finland and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Sweden increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Finland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Sweden, Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23521033 - Quicklime
- Prodcom 23521035 - Slaked lime
- Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime
- Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs
Country coverage:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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