Slovenia: Lime Market 2020

Lime Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the lime market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, lime consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lime market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Lime Production in Slovenia

In value terms, lime production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, lime production reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Lime Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2018, the exports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Slovenia stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lime exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, lime exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, lime exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, lime exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lime exports attained their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the key exporters of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in the world, constituting X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime markets from Slovenia were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the U.S., Argentina, Malaysia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Spain, China, Norway and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The lime export price in Slovenia stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the lime export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Slovenia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lime Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime were imported into Slovenia; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, lime imports continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, lime imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, lime imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, lime imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Slovenia imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in 2018. Finland (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%), Germany (X%), Chile (X%) and France (X%). Canada (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lime importing markets into Slovenia were the Netherlands ($X), India ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

India experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lime import price in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lime import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Slovenia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform