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

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

For the third year in a row, the Finnish market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Finland

In value terms, production of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Exports from Finland

In 2022, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exported from Finland fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Finland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime exports from Finland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($X 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime

Imports into Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were imported into Finland; shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplier to Finland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Finland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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