Poland: Lime Market Overview 2021

Lime Market Size in Poland

In 2020, the Polish lime market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Production in Poland

In value terms, lime production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lime Exports

Exports from Poland

Lime exports from Poland shrank notably to X tonnes in 2020, falling by -X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lime exports shrank sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tonnes) was the main destination for lime exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lime exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Ukraine (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Ukraine (+X% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lime exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lithuania totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2020, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported into Poland amounted to X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lime imports fell slightly to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, 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, Germany (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Slovakia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Slovakia (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, 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: Germany (-X% per year) and Slovakia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per tonne) and Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) and Belarus ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 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 country with the largest volume of lime consumption was China (43M tonnes), comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (16M tonnes), threefold. Japan (14M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.2% share.

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

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China (44M tonnes) remains the largest lime producing country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (16M tonnes), threefold. Japan (14M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.2% share.

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

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In value terms, the Czech Republic ($9.6M) constituted the largest supplier of lime to Poland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($3M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 8% share.

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

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In value terms, Lithuania ($4.6M) emerged as the key foreign market for lime exports from Poland, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($2.2M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 10% share.

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

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In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $102 per tonne, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year.

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

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The average lime import price stood at $88 per tonne in 2020, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year.