Denmark: Quicklime Market 2024

Quicklime Market Size in Denmark

The Danish quicklime market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Quicklime Production in Denmark

In value terms, quicklime production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +146.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of quicklime, when their volume decreased by -59.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 289%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, quicklime exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 273% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main destinations of quicklime exports from Denmark, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +147.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for quicklime exported from Denmark were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +152.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Norway (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, quicklime imports into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 90% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quicklime imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest quicklime supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.9% per year) and Spain (+319.4% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest quicklime suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +310.2%, recorded 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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