Chalk and Dolomite Price in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Chalk and Dolomite Price in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022
2. Chalk and Dolomite Price in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022
3. Chalk and Dolomite Imports in Lithuania
4. Chalk and Dolomite Exports in Lithuania

Chalk and Dolomite Price in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022

The average chalk and dolomite import price stood at $112 per ton in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($217 per ton), while the price for Estonia ($47 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chalk and Dolomite Price in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chalk and dolomite export price amounted to $178 per ton, with a decrease of -27.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $405 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($587 per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($117 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chalk and Dolomite Imports in Lithuania

In 2022, purchases abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by -0.1% to 30K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 39K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports skyrocketed to $3.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Chalk and Dolomite to Lithuania in 2022:

1. Estonia (undefinedK tons)
2. Poland (24.7K tons)
3. Latvia (4.5K tons)

Chalk and Dolomite Exports in Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of chalk and dolomite exported from Lithuania soared to 746 tons, rising by 23% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 225%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports declined to $133K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 108% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Chalk and Dolomite from Lithuania in 2022:

1. Latvia (360.3 tons)
2. Kazakhstan (191.2 tons)
3. Belarus (133.6 tons)
4. Russia (44.6 tons)
5. United Kingdom (12.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform