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Limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the Slovenian market for limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone contracted substantially. Market volume fell from 365 thousand tonnes to 278 thousand tonnes, a decline of nearly 24%. This drop was led by domestic production, which decreased from 360 thousand tonnes to 272 thousand tonnes over the same four years.

The market's value experienced an even sharper reduction, plummeting from USD 7.2 million to USD 3.7 million. This suggests a significant decrease in average prices or a shift toward lower-value material within the segment during the period. Imports, while volatile, remained a minor component of supply, falling to negligible levels by 2021 before a partial recovery in 2022.

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, 2018-2020, 2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia 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 Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia 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 Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia 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 Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia 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 Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production of limestone flux, limestone, and calcareous stone declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 6 584 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.0% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.7%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(5.1%)	(3.0%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of limestone flux, limestone, and calcareous stone in Slovenia fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, Slovenia produced 311.3 thousand tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 1.7% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 19.6%, which translates to an average annual reduction of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	(12.0%)	(1.7%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone from Slovenia

According to industry reports, Slovenia did not export any limestone flux, limestone, or calcareous stone from 2017 to 2020.

Imports limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of limestone flux, limestone, and calcareous stone into Slovenia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported 779 tonnes, a sharp drop of 69.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 90.6%, with an average annual decline of 54.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.8%)	(54.2%)	(69.4%)	(54.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Austria, Hungary, and Croatia—collectively accounted for 100.0% of Slovenia's total imports of limestone flux, limestone, and calcareous stone in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of limestone flux, limestone, and calcareous stone into Slovenia fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 19.7 thousand US dollars, down 57.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 86.6%, equating to an average annual reduction of 48.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.0%)	(50.1%)	(57.4%)	(48.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia were the main suppliers of limestone flux, limestone, and calcareous stone to Slovenia in value terms. Austria accounted for 49.0% of imports, Hungary for 26.2%, and Croatia for 24.7%, together making up 100.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io