Russian Federation: Slaked Lime Market 2025

Slaked Lime Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian slaked lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Slaked lime consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Slaked Lime Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, slaked lime production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas shipments of slaked lime increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, slaked lime exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 111%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of slaked lime exports from Russia, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +59.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest markets for slaked lime exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belarus, with a CAGR of +58.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Belarus (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of slaked lime imported into Russia contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -67.1% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 251%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, slaked lime imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 442% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of slaked lime imports to Russia, together comprising 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +65.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest slaked lime suppliers to Russia were China ($X), Belarus ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded 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

The average slaked lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 54%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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