Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime experienced substantial expansion from 2018 to 2024, with physical volume nearly doubling from 97.3 thousand tons to 194.8 thousand tons. In value terms, growth was even more pronounced, rising from 12.3 million US dollars to 31.3 million US dollars, indicating a significant increase in market valuation alongside the volume growth.

Market volume growth was not uniform across the period. A sharp increase of 21% occurred in 2020, followed by a minor correction of 4% in 2021. The most rapid expansion took place in 2022, with a 38% surge in volume, and continued with a 15% rise in 2023. By 2024, the market volume stabilized, showing only marginal growth. The value trajectory mirrored this pattern, with especially strong gains in 2022 and 2023, reflecting compounded demand and potential price effects.

Production quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 13 229 K $ US, marking a solid gain of 19.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 35.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 318 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 4.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 19.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 78 137 t, up by 11.5% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's cross-border shipments of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime declined in 2021. Exports totaled 9 028 t, representing a strong reduction of 18.4% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 63.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.9%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 11 058 t, which also saw the largest increase of 54.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Finland, and Sweden were the main buyers of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime from Denmark. Norway accounted for 45.7% of exports in kind, Finland for 23.8%, and Sweden for 23.7%, together comprising 93.2% of total exports in kind.

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

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Denmark's exports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime declined in 2021. The country exported 2 406 K $ US, which is 9.1% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 31.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 646 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 32.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Finland, and Sweden made the biggest contributions to Denmark's exports in value terms. Norway accounted for 56.9% of exports, Finland for 17.0%, and Sweden for 15.3%, jointly representing 89.2% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of advance, Denmark's imports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime declined in 2021. Imports were recorded at 52 718 t, showing a robust decline of 21.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 24.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The maximum value was in 2020 at 67 477 t, which also saw the largest increase of 32.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden and Germany clearly dominated Denmark's imports in kind of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, jointly accounting for 88.5% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, Denmark's imports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime declined in 2021. Imports registered 5 090 K $ US, corresponding to a strong decline of 19.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The peak was in 2020 at 6 309 K $ US, which also recorded the largest increase of 21.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, two leading markets—Sweden and Germany—together accounted for 85.0% of Denmark's total imports in value terms, with the remaining volume dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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