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Slaked market in Belgium

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian slaked lime market saw initial growth in production from 30 971 K $ US in 2018 to 32 386 K $ US in 2019, fueled by rising demand from the construction, water treatment, and chemical sectors for high-quality products like SuperCalco 90. In 2020, the entry of a new player, New Lime Development (NLD srl), which introduced innovative antiviral spray applications for hydrated lime, helped sustain market activity despite a minor production dip.

Environmental regulations and a strong push for sustainable production became central from 2021. Lhoist's investments in low-carbon dolomite projects and renewable energy integration, such as photovoltaic parks, supported production growth to 34 081 K $ US in 2022. This trend accelerated in 2023 with the inauguration of a solar park at Marche-les-Dames, contributing to a production peak of 45 961 K $ US. By 2024, further diversification into antiviral sprays and ongoing low-carbon initiatives characterized the market, though production moderated slightly to 44 867 K $ US.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, 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. 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 slaked in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Belgium's slaked output reached its peak value of 32 386 K $ US. However, in 2020, production declined to 31 220 K $ US, representing a 3.6% decrease from the previous year. The most significant annual increase occurred in 2019, with a growth rate of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	4.6%	(3.6%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2019, Belgium produced a peak volume of 254.6 K t of slaked. By 2020, production had fallen to 235.8 K t, marking a 7.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production declined by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.8%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	5.4%	(7.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports slaked from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Belgium's slaked exports saw a modest increase of 1.3%. However, in 2020, exports dropped to 56 580 t, reflecting an 8.2% year-over-year decline. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018, with a 17.7% fall. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.5%, averaging an 8.5% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	1.3%	(8.2%)	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the leading destinations for Belgium's slaked exports by volume. France accounted for 36.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 30.1%, and Germany for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 76.2% 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

In 2019, Belgium's slaked exports in value terms increased by 5.6%. In 2020, however, exports fell to 10 471 K $ US, a 14.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, with an 18.0% drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	5.6%	(14.1%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Chile were the key partners for Belgium's slaked exports by value. France made up 31.9% of exports, the Netherlands 28.6%, and Chile 10.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 70.8% of total export value.

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 slaked to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's slaked imports have declined for three consecutive years. In 2019, imports decreased, and in 2020, they fell further to 13 968 t, a slight drop of 1.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 73.9%, with an average annual decline of 36.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(57.1%)	(38.6%)	(1.2%)	(36.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the primary sources for Belgium's slaked imports by volume. Germany contributed 44.1% of imports, the Netherlands 29.1%, and France 21.2%. Together, these three countries represented 94.4% of total import flows.

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

Belgium's slaked imports in value terms have declined for three years in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 839 K $ US, a 7.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 58.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.7%)	(17.8%)	(7.8%)	(25.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the main sources for Belgium's slaked imports by value. Germany accounted for 37.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 34.9%, and France for 20.5%. Combined, these three countries made up 93.2% of total import value.

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