Benelux: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux quicklime market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Quicklime Production in Benelux

In value terms, quicklime production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Quicklime Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, quicklime exports in Benelux declined to X tons, dropping by -8.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to quicklime exports from Belgium stood at -2.9%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +9.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of the Netherlands (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-2.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest quicklime supplier in Benelux, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium stood at -2.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.6%).

Quicklime Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quicklime increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of quicklime in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 79% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 19% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of quicklime. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Luxembourg (-12.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +6 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quicklime in Benelux, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +1.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+2.6% per year) and Luxembourg (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform