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Lime market in Russia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The lime market in Russia expanded from 11.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 12.1 thousand tons in 2021, interrupted by a dip in 2020 when pandemic-related supply chain disruptions temporarily reduced availability.

After sanctions and import restrictions curtailed foreign supplies in 2022, the market stabilized around 12 thousand tons. It then rose to 12.3 thousand tons in 2023, driven by growing domestic demand for lime and a wider range of lime-based products. A slight correction followed in 2024.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 23.52.10.110 - Quicklime, $ US/t
  2. 5.4.2. 23.52.10.120 - Slaked lime (hydrated), $ US/t
  3. 5.4.3. 23.52.10.130 - Hydraulic lime, $ US/t
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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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 lime in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 12,309 thousand tons of lime, marking a controlled increase of 4.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(2.3%)	4.1%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lime from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's lime export volume increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 291.6 thousand tons. This represents a steep rise of 29.1% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 85.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.6%	20.3%	29.1%	22.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine led the structure of lime exports in kind, accounting for 42.9%, 35.5%, and 17.6% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 96.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exported lime volumes from Russia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, with export value amounting to 20,883 thousand US dollars. This corresponds to an improvement of 31.5% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 67.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	10.4%	31.5%	18.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for lime exports in value terms were Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine. Together, they accounted for 93.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lime to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Lime shipments to Russia from abroad declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with imports totalling 70.4 thousand tons. This is 18.8% less year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 9.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.2%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 90.5 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.7%	(4.2%)	(18.8%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, China, and Belarus were the largest suppliers of lime to Russia in kind, accounting for 61.8%, 16.6%, and 16.4% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 94.8% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, foreign lime supplies to Russia declined in 2021, with imports registering 11,486 thousand US dollars. This constitutes a fall of 18.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 14,037 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	2.2%	(18.2%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, France and China were the dominant destinations for lime imports to Russia in value terms, jointly accounting for 86.7% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io