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Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Belgium showed significant fluctuations in physical terms between 2018 and 2024. After a notable increase to 1 213 thousand tons in 2019, consumption contracted over the next two years, falling to 882 thousand tons in 2022. A sharp rebound followed in 2023, with the market reaching 1 336 thousand tons, before moderating again in 2024.

In monetary terms, the market value exhibited a strong upward trend over the same period, growing from $90.7 million in 2018 to $216.5 million in 2023. This significant rise in value, particularly the jump of over $70 million between 2022 and 2023, occurred despite the volatility in physical tonnage. The market value settled at $169.5 million in 2024, remaining well above the levels seen at the start of the period.

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, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2021-2024, M $ 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, M $ 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 Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium 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 Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium 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 Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium 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 Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium 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 Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium 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 Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium 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 Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium 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 Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium 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 Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium 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 Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium 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 Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium 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 Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium 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, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Belgium's output of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime was valued at 136.9 million US dollars, marking a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(4.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2019, Belgium produced 1,561 thousand tons of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, representing a 17.3% increase compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	17.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

Belgium's exports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 509.8 thousand tons, showing a modest 4.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 17.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(12.5%)	(4.9%)	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg led the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 33.3%, 32.4%, and 9.3% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 75.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's export value of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 60,464 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 4.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 72,497 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.9% decrease. In contrast, the largest increase was seen in 2018, with a 1.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	(12.9%)	(4.2%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg were the key partners in export value terms, contributing 37.3%, 27.3%, and 8.3% of exports, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 72.9% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year contraction, Belgium's imports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime increased. In 2020, imports reached 194.4 thousand tons, showing a modest 3.8% year-over-year improvement. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.2%, with a CAGR of -2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 187.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	(7.6%)	3.8%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and Germany were the core markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 80.3% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium imported 20,547 thousand US dollars worth of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, representing a limited 4.7% year-over-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 3.2% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(3.2%)	4.7%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, France and Germany remained the main markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.5% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io