Eastern Europe: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Eastern Europe

The East European limestone flux and limestone market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 4.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Eastern Europe

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone increased by 7.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the key exporter of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 45% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together mixing up a 49% share of total exports. Moldova (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Slovakia, Estonia and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +24.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone imported in Eastern Europe dropped rapidly to X tons, waning by -34.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 104%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly 74% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together generating an 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Latvia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each finished at a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +99.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Eastern Europe, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with an 11% share.

In Belarus, limestone flux and limestone imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+1.9% per year) and Ukraine (+67.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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