Romania: Lime Market 2025

Lime Market Size in Romania

The Romanian lime market rose sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lime Production in Romania

In value terms, lime production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +68.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lime Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, exports of lime from Romania soared to X tons, rising by 73% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main destinations of lime exports from Romania, with a combined 82% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +251.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lime exported from Romania were South Africa ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Moldova ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +375.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lime export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 58%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Slovakia (+35.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Romania

Lime imports into Romania surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 54% on 2020 figures. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, lime imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of lime imports to Romania, together comprising 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Austria and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime suppliers to Romania were Croatia ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports. Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +33.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average lime import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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