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Quicklime market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The quicklime market in Portugal experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 336.6 thousand tons in 2018, consumption rose to 349.0 thousand tons in 2019 before declining over the next two years to 326.5 thousand tons in 2021. A recovery to 340.7 thousand tons occurred in 2022, followed by a sharp drop to 310.1 thousand tons in 2023, with a partial rebound to 326.1 thousand tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market saw a dramatic shift, remaining relatively stable between 27.9 million dollars and 29.5 million dollars from 2018 to 2021. A major surge to 43.5 million dollars took place in 2022, driven by significant price increases, as the physical volume that year was only 4% higher than in 2021. Market value then stabilized at just over 43.7 million dollars in 2023 and 43.5 million dollars 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. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 quicklime in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's quicklime production was valued at 39 515 K $ US in 2021, representing an 8.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 40 521 K $ US, which saw an 11.3% increase. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	(10.1%)	8.5%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Portugal produced 420.7 K t of quicklime in 2021, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 4.6%. Production peaked in 2019 at 452.3 K t, which marked a 5.9% rise. The lowest output was recorded in 2020 at 402.2 K t, representing an 11.1% decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	(11.1%)	4.6%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quicklime from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Portugal's quicklime exports reached 103.0 K t, a slight increase of 7.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 4.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 116.7 K t, which saw an 18.9% increase. The lowest was in 2020 at 96.0 K t, representing a 17.8% decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.9%	(17.8%)	7.4%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, South Africa, and Spain were the primary destinations for Portugal's quicklime exports by volume. Finland accounted for 29.6% of exports, South Africa for 26.2%, and Spain for 23.8%. Together, these three countries represented 79.6% 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 Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's quicklime exports were valued at 11 717 K $ US in 2021, a 9.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 28.8%, with an annualized rate of 8.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 825 K $ US, which saw a 30.0% increase. In 2020, exports experienced a 9.5% decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.0%	(9.5%)	9.5%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa, Finland, and Spain were the leading destinations for Portugal's quicklime exports by value. South Africa accounted for 35.5% of export value, Finland for 24.1%, and Spain for 18.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 78.4% 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 Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quicklime to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

Portugal's quicklime imports showed significant volatility during the observed period. In 2021, imports stood at 8.8 K t, a sharp decline of 66.1% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 25.9 K t, which saw a 93.3% increase. The lowest was in 2018, with imports in 2020 being 3.4 times higher than in 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.3%	93.3%	(66.1%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was overwhelmingly the main source for Portugal's quicklime imports by volume, accounting for 91.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Portugal's quicklime import market exhibited notable volatility during these years. In 2021, imports were valued at 677 K $ US, a decrease of 61.3% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 748 K $ US, which saw a 109.8% increase. The lowest was in 2018, with imports in 2020 being 2.7 times higher than in 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.5%	109.8%	(61.3%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the dominant source for Portugal's quicklime imports by value, with a share of 89.0% of total flows. The remaining imports were fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io