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Norway: Lime Market 2024

Lime Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian lime market decreased by -4.8% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Lime Production in Norway

In value terms, lime production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Lime Exports

Exports from Norway

For the third year in a row, Norway recorded decline in shipments abroad of lime, which decreased by -1.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lime exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of lime exports from Norway, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +69.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for lime exported from Norway were the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +65.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lime Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, approx. X tons of lime were imported into Norway; falling by -29.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, lime imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.3%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest lime supplier to Norway, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, lime imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+115.4% per year) and Denmark (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest lime suppliers to Norway, together accounting for 76% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +72.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lime in the world?

China remains the largest lime consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, more than tenfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.7% share.

What are the largest producers of lime in the world?

China remains the largest lime producing country worldwide, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lime to Norway?

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Norway were Denmark, Sweden and France, together comprising 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of lime from Norway?

In value terms, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland constituted the largest markets for lime exported from Norway worldwide, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

What is the average export price for lime in Norway?

In 2020, the average lime export price amounted to $100 per ton, falling by -16.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lime in Norway?

In 2020, the average lime import price amounted to $178 per ton, falling by -20.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lime market in Norway. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23521033 - Quicklime
Prodcom 23521035 - Slaked lime
Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime
Prodcom 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

Norway

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Norway
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023