Netherlands - Quicklime, Slaked Lime And Hydraulic Lime - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingThe Netherlands Sees a Surge to $118M in 2023 for Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime Imports
Netherlands Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime decreased by -11.8% to 804K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at 1M tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime expanded rapidly to $118M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Quicklime, Slaked Lime and Hydraulic Lime in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Belgium | 55.9 | 56.6 | 57.8 | 63.1 | 57.2 | 65.9 | 63.1 | 51.2 | 64.4 | 63.1 | 58.9 |
| Germany | 19.3 | 23.8 | 24.5 | 26.1 | 26.6 | 32.5 | 29.5 | 30.0 | 29.9 | 38.3 | 48.2 |
| Norway | 10.1 | 13.2 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 12.6 | 8.1 | 2.0 | 8.3 | 1.1 | 6.9 |
| Others | 0.1 | 1.0 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Total | 85.4 | 94.7 | 102 | 103 | 96.2 | 113 | 103 | 84.3 | 104 | 106 | 118 |
Imports by Country
Belgium (392K tons), Germany (330K tons) and Norway (58K tons) were the main suppliers of imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to the Netherlands, together accounting for 97% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($59M), Germany ($48M) and Norway ($6.9M), with a combined 97% share of total imports.
Germany, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports by Type
In 2023, quicklime (683K tons) constituted the largest type of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplied to the Netherlands, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, hydraulic lime (81K tons), eightfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of quicklime imports was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: hydraulic lime (+2.2% per year) and slaked lime (+5.8% per year).
In value terms, quicklime ($92M) constituted the largest type of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime supplied to the Netherlands, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by hydraulic lime ($15M), with a 13% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime price amounted to $147 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $154 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($150 per ton), while the price for Norway ($119 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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
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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
