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Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime market in Finland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime experienced a decline in imports from 69.8 million US dollars in 2018 to 56.4 million in 2020, while exports fluctuated with a notable peak of 17.8 million in 2019. This period set the stage for subsequent market shifts.

From 2021, domestic production rose from 63.8 million US dollars to 85.8 million in 2023, contributing to strong market growth as the total market size increased from 114.1 million to 181.6 million over the same years. However, 2024 saw a contraction, with production falling to 71.2 million and the market size dropping to 147.5 million, accompanied by a decrease in imports from their 2023 high.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Finland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Finland produced 428.6 K t of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, which remained virtually unchanged from the previous year's output in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(0.4%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime from Finland

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 91.6 K t of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, down 41.9% year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 157.6 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 128.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	128.9%	(41.9%)	15.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Sweden together accounted for 98.2% of Finland's total exports in kind, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest value occurred in 2017, while the highest was noted in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times. In 2020, deliveries of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime from Finland amounted to 13 067 K $ US, down 26.6% from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 17 790 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 77.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.7%	77.2%	(26.6%)	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Russia and Sweden clearly dominated Finland's exports in value terms for quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, jointly accounting for 97.9% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime to Finland

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their minimum in 2019 at 100.5 K t and peaked in 2018 at 476.6 K t, with a 4.7-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Finland's imports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime came to 385.9 K t, marking a 283.9% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 78.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.1%	(78.9%)	283.9%	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (63.3% of imports in kind), Belgium (9.9%), and Sweden (9.4%) remained the main sources for Finland's imports of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime, jointly taking 82.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime to Finland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 56 359 K $ US, marking a substantial fall of 10.6% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 69 795 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 28.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.3%	(9.7%)	(10.6%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, France concentrated 75.6% of Finland's total imports in value terms, while the rest was shared by many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io