Lithuania: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2019

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Lithuania

The revenue of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Lithuania amounted to $X in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lithuania gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Lithuania

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Lithuania gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Lithuania

In 2018, the exports of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Lithuania amounted to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lithuania exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key exporter of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, making up X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Japan (X%) and Thailand (X%). Iran (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Iran (+X%), India (+X%), Oman (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Japan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-X%) and Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Spain, Iran, Vietnam, Turkey, India and Japan increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Thailand ($X) and Oman ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Iran, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Canada, Turkey and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price in Lithuania amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Lithuania

In 2018, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were imported into Lithuania; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (X tons) was the main importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, committing X% of total imports. The U.S. (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bangladesh (X%) and Japan (X%). Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Free Zones (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Ukraine (+X%), Free Zones (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Vietnam (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Japan (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and Kuwait (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of India, Indonesia, Free Zones, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Vietnam and Japan increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the U.S. (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone into Lithuania, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price in Lithuania amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform