Czech Republic: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech limestone flux and limestone market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +37.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in the Czech Republic

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +42.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 133%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +36.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for limestone flux and limestone exports from the Czech Republic, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, limestone flux and limestone exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+2.4% per year) and Poland (-18.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+2.9% per year) and Poland (-14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average limestone flux and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports into the Czech Republic

Limestone flux and limestone imports into the Czech Republic soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest limestone flux and limestone supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, limestone flux and limestone imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest limestone flux and limestone suppliers to the Czech Republic.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average limestone flux and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (-2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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