Ireland: Slaked Lime Market 2025

Slaked Lime Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish slaked lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Slaked Lime Production in Ireland

In value terms, slaked lime production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +34.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Slaked lime production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of slaked lime, when their volume decreased by -33.9% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 33%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, slaked lime exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +16.6%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for slaked lime exports from Ireland.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +16.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average slaked lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -0.6% per year.

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into Ireland

Slaked lime imports into Ireland surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 114% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 201%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slaked lime imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 240%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of slaked lime to Ireland, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest slaked lime suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X) and the United States ($X).

The UK, with a CAGR of +2.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average slaked lime import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -51.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 431% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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