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Quicklime market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian quicklime market expanded from 6 344 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 8 342 thousand tonnes in 2019, driven by revived demand from construction and industrial sectors as well as initial investments by major producers. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting demand and logistics in 2020, the market demonstrated resilience with production stabilizing around 8 423 thousand tonnes, supported by ongoing investments and significant government procurement.

Growth accelerated from 2021 to 2023, with market volume reaching 8 685 thousand tonnes. Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions stimulated import substitution and boosted domestic production. The launch of new production capacities and the adoption of digital quality control systems, such as at EVRAZ ZSMK, enhanced efficiency, while state-owned companies remained key buyers through large-scale purchases.

In 2024, production slightly declined to 8 853 thousand tonnes, yet market size grew to 8 727 thousand tonnes, underpinned by continued producer investments and state support amid persistent geopolitical risks. In 2025, production further decreased to 8 715 thousand tonnes, while the market remained oriented toward domestic consumption.

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
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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 quicklime in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 8,565 thousand tonnes of quicklime, representing a slight increase of 1.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 33.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 31.8%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.8%	(0.7%)	1.7%	10.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quicklime from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's quicklime exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 270.5 thousand tonnes, which is 30.2% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 84.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 22.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	22.2%	30.2%	22.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 95.7% of Russia's total quicklime exports in volume terms.

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

Quicklime exports from Russia have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the value of these exports reached 18,400 thousand US dollars, showing a 32.9% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 68.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	14.3%	32.9%	19.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the primary markets for Russia's quicklime exports in value terms, with shares of 38.1%, 37.7%, and 17.3%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 93.0% 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 quicklime to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Russia imported 61.0 thousand tonnes of quicklime, marking a gradual increase of 4.3% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 82.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 20.1%. In contrast, the lowest volume was in 2020 at 58.5 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 28.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.1%	(28.9%)	4.3%	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France remained the key source for quicklime imports to Russia, accounting for 74.3% of total imports in volume terms, while other origins played a much smaller role.

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

In 2021, Russia's quicklime imports amounted to 10,004 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate gain of 8.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value decreased by 10.1%, with an annualized rate of decline of 3.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 12,788 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 14.9%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 9,211 thousand US dollars, experiencing the largest decline of 28.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	(28.0%)	8.6%	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, France dominated as the main partner for Russia's quicklime imports in value terms, holding a 78.3% share of total flows, with other markets contributing only marginally.

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