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Chalk and dolomite market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish chalk and dolomite market volume expanded to 440 thousand tons in 2021 from 425 thousand tons in 2020, but then contracted to 355 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market rose to 27.8 million USD in 2021 from 23.7 million USD in 2020, before easing to 25.7 million USD in 2023.

Imports fluctuated over the period from 2018 to 2024, peaking at 222 thousand tons in 2022 before dropping sharply to 138 thousand tons in 2023 and partially recovering to 152 thousand tons in 2024. Exports remained relatively stable, ranging between 27 and 40 thousand tons annually.

In 2024, the European chalk and dolomite market exhibited recovery signals with production rising after two years of decline and market value increasing, which coincided with higher import and export volumes in Sweden compared to the previous year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2021, 2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2021, 2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chalk and dolomite in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chalk and dolomite from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's exports of chalk and dolomite have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 36.2 thousand tons, marking a significant increase of 14.8% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 17.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 28.7 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	9.8%	14.8%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the main destinations for Sweden's chalk and dolomite exports in terms of volume. Denmark accounted for 42.4% of exports, Norway for 28.5%, and Finland for 21.0%. Together, these three countries represented 92.0% of Sweden's total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's chalk and dolomite exports in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 630 thousand US dollars, up 22.1% from 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 23.2%, averaging an annual rise of 7.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 2 882 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	3.2%	22.1%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland were the top markets for Sweden's chalk and dolomite exports by value. Norway held a 41.4% share, Denmark 28.2%, and Finland 19.1%. Combined, these countries made up 88.8% of Sweden's total export value during these years.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chalk and dolomite to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's imports of chalk and dolomite in 2020 amounted to 186.0 thousand tons, showing a modest increase of 1.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 10.5%, with an average annual rate of 3.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 212.3 thousand tons, which saw the largest increase of 26.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	(13.8%)	1.7%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Denmark and Norway were the primary suppliers of chalk and dolomite to Sweden in terms of volume, together accounting for 84.6% of total imports. Other countries contributed the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's imports of chalk and dolomite in value terms totaled 11 615 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight gain of 0.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 13.3%, averaging 4.3% per year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 12 305 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 20.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, down 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.1%	(6.4%)	0.9%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and the United Kingdom were the leading sources of Sweden's chalk and dolomite imports by value. Denmark contributed 42.5%, Norway 34.6%, and the United Kingdom 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 86.6% of Sweden's total import flows in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io