Poland: Slaked Lime Market 2025

Slaked Lime Market Size in Poland

The Polish slaked lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Slaked lime consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Slaked Lime Production in Poland

In value terms, slaked lime production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28%. Slaked lime production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of slaked lime exported from Poland surged to X tons, picking up by 45% on 2020. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +77.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, slaked lime exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from Poland, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, slaked lime exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania amounted to +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+103.1% per year) and Ukraine (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) remains the key foreign market for slaked lime exports from Poland, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Lithuania stood at +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+99.8% per year) and Ukraine (-4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, slaked lime export price increased by +29.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Lithuania ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of slaked lime imported into Poland soared to X tons, picking up by 179% against 2020 figures. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, slaked lime imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of slaked lime imports to Poland, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest slaked lime suppliers to Poland were Slovakia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +28.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average slaked lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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