Benelux: Market for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime 2024

Market Size for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Benelux

The Benelux market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Benelux

In value terms, production of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports in Benelux

Exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime fell to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium prevails in lime structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) and Luxembourg (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium and Luxembourg saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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