Lithuania: Lime Market 2020

Lime Market Size in Lithuania

The revenue of the lime market in Lithuania amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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, lime consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lithuania lime consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Lime Production in Lithuania

In value terms, lime production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, lime production continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Lithuania lime production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Lime Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2018, approx. X tons of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were exported from Lithuania; falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, lime exports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Lithuania exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, lime exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, lime exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Lithuania exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the key exporters of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world, creating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam, the U.S., Argentina, Malaysia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Spain, China, Norway and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The lime export price in Lithuania stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Lime Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2018, the amount of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime imported into Lithuania amounted to X tons, flattening at the previous year. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Lithuania imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lime imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lime imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Lithuania imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in 2018. It was followed by Finland (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Germany (X tons), Chile (X tons) and France (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), India ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The lime import price in Lithuania stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the lime import price continues to indicate a measured setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform