Sweden: Slaked Lime Market 2024

Slaked Lime Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish slaked lime market declined markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -22.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Slaked Lime Production in Sweden

In value terms, slaked lime production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Slaked lime production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Slaked Lime Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of slaked lime increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, slaked lime exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 155%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for slaked lime exports from Sweden, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, slaked lime exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway stood at +4.6%.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for slaked lime exports from Sweden, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (-2.3%).

Slaked Lime Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of slaked lime were imported into Sweden; shrinking by -38.2% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, slaked lime imports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -29.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 53%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of slaked lime imports to Sweden, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Norway and Finland, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of slaked lime to Sweden, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average slaked lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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