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Netherlands - Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 4, 2023

Price of Lime in the Netherlands Drops Slightly to $153 per Ton

Netherlands Lime Import Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the lime price stood at $153 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), with a decrease of -14.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 25% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $179 per ton in April 2023, and then fell in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Norway ($161 per ton), while the price for Germany ($139 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Netherlands Lime Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYImport Price of Lime in Netherlands (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
NorwayN/A13.013.013.014.013.013.0N/A15.014.0153159161
Belgium169128166163161158185155184186151199160
Germany11311211912096.0100118129118134135144139
Average150112139139128129144147148156145179153

Netherlands Lime Imports

In May 2023, the amount of lime imported into the Netherlands reduced to 77K tons, which is down by -12.1% against April 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when imports increased by 34% against the previous month.

In value terms, lime imports declined remarkably to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Overall, imports recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 54% month-to-month.

Netherlands Lime Imports by Country

Belgium (36K tons), Germany (31K tons) and Norway (8.3K tons) were the main suppliers of lime imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($5.7M), Germany ($4.3M) and Norway ($1.3M) appeared to be the largest lime suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 96% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +25.6%, saw 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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23521033 - Quicklime
  • Prodcom 23521035 - Slaked lime
  • Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime
  • Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

  • Netherlands

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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