Denmark: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in Denmark

In 2019, the Danish lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Lime Production in Denmark

In value terms, lime production shrank slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lime production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Denmark

For the third consecutive year, Denmark recorded decline in overseas shipments of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lime exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes) was the main destination for lime exports from Denmark, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lime exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. Norway (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Norway (-X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Denmark, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2019, purchases abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lime imports rose sharply to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lime imports to Denmark, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest lime suppliers to Denmark, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lime consumption in 2019 were China (47M tonnes), Japan (25M tonnes) and the U.S. (15M tonnes), with a combined 46% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lime production in 2019 were China (47M tonnes), Japan (25M tonnes) and the U.S. (15M tonnes), with a combined 46% share of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Viet Nam, Russia and Iran, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Denmark?

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In value terms, Germany ($2.9M), Sweden ($2.2M) and the Czech Republic ($145K) appeared to be the largest lime suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Denmark?

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In value terms, Sweden ($1.1M) remains the key foreign market for lime exports from Denmark, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway ($453K), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.7% share.

What is the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Denmark?

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The average lime export price stood at $283 per tonne in 2019, falling by -9.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Denmark?

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The average lime import price stood at $105 per tonne in 2019, rising by 3.3% against the previous year.