Netherlands: Slaked Lime Market 2024

Slaked Lime Market Size in the Netherlands

After three years of growth, the Dutch slaked lime market decreased by -22.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Slaked Lime Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, slaked lime production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 279%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of slaked lime exported from the Netherlands dropped notably to X tons, which is down by -33.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 419%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slaked lime exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from the Netherlands, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, slaked lime exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Gabon (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+37.9% per year) and Gabon (+29.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for slaked lime exports from the Netherlands, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Gabon, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+30.9% per year) and Gabon (+35.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, slaked lime export price increased by +46.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 65%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Slaked lime imports into the Netherlands expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 6.7% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 130% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slaked lime imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 150%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of slaked lime to the Netherlands, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, slaked lime imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.7% per year) and Italy (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of slaked lime to the Netherlands, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.5% per year) and Italy (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average slaked lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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