Germany: Hydraulic Lime Market 2024

Hydraulic Lime Market Size in Germany

For the third year in a row, the German hydraulic lime market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 23% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +91.1% against 2015 indices. Hydraulic lime consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Hydraulic Lime Production in Germany

In value terms, hydraulic lime production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +92.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Hydraulic Lime Exports

Exports from Germany

Hydraulic lime exports from Germany declined markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -16.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 31%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of hydraulic lime exports from Germany, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +100.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for hydraulic lime exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +89.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average hydraulic lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Switzerland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydraulic Lime Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of hydraulic lime increased by 8.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 115%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main hydraulic lime supplier to Germany, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-24.9% per year) and Denmark (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hydraulic lime to Germany, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-20.4% per year) and Denmark (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hydraulic lime import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hydraulic lime import price increased by +30.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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