Poland: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in Poland

In 2019, the Polish lime market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Lime Production in Poland

In value terms, lime production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Lime production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were exported from Poland; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tonnes), Lithuania (X tonnes) and Ukraine (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lime exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, South Africa, Latvia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in South Africa (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lime exported from Poland were Slovakia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, South Africa, Belarus and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Africa (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2019, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lime imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Czech Republic (X tonnes) constituted the largest lime supplier to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Germany ($X per tonne) and Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the price for Belarus ($X per tonne) and the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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), together accounting for 46% 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 Poland?

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In value terms, the Czech Republic ($8.5M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Poland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($3M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

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

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In value terms, Slovakia ($6.5M), Lithuania ($3.8M) and Ukraine ($1.5M) constituted the largest markets for lime exported from Poland worldwide, together accounting for 83% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, South Africa, Belarus and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

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

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In 2019, the average lime export price amounted to $107 per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lime import price amounted to $90 per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.