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Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade in quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime showed considerable movement. Imports rose from 1 004 thousand US dollars in 2018 to a peak of 3 035 thousand in 2021, then varied with a projected increase to 3 970 thousand in 2025. Exports also grew strongly, reaching 12 356 thousand US dollars in 2021, but subsequently fell to 6 307 thousand by 2024.

From 2021 to 2024, domestic production fluctuated between 19 156 and 20 858 thousand US dollars annually. The market size, reflecting domestic consumption, increased from 10 612 thousand US dollars in 2021 to 16 461 thousand in 2023, before a modest decline to 15 714 thousand 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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, 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. 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina 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, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina delivered 132.5 thousand tons of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, marking a significant 42.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 49.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2020, when exports decreased by 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(0.2%)	42.9%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia was the dominant partner in Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime in kind, accounting for 82.4% of total flows. Other markets played a relatively minor role, with much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime from Bosnia and Herzegovina have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 12 356 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 41.0% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 58.5%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	0.8%	41.0%	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Serbia was the primary buyer of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms, purchasing 84.4% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime into Bosnia and Herzegovina have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported a total of value_last_year thousand tons, reflecting a substantial increase of 34.9% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 179.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 40.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	98.7%	34.9%	40.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia was the leading source for quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, making up 81.1% of total imports. Other destinations contributed to a smaller portion of the import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 3 035 thousand US dollars, indicating a 35.1% improvement over 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports increased by 202.4%, with an average annual rate of 44.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	112.1%	35.1%	44.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia accounted for 80.2% of total import value for quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime into Bosnia and Herzegovina. The remaining value was spread across numerous countries, each with relatively minor individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io