Slovenia: Quicklime Market 2025

Quicklime Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene quicklime market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Quicklime Production in Slovenia

In value terms, quicklime production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of quicklime decreased by -82.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 110%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quicklime exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 108%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, quicklime exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia amounted to +30.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-28.6% per year) and Slovakia (+38.2% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quicklime exports from Slovenia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Croatia totaled +27.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-27.3% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quicklime export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 41% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of quicklime increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quicklime imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of quicklime imports to Slovenia, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +257.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Croatia ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest quicklime suppliers to Slovenia, together comprising 94% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +275.9%, 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

The average quicklime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform