Slaked market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Czech slaked market volume remained relatively stable at around 78 thousand tons per year, while its value gradually increased from 8.9 million to 10.2 million US dollars. This stability was supported by government initiatives to ease market entry for businesses through shared support projects and amendments to trademark law. Additionally, state-owned enterprises under the Ministry of Defense reported stable or growing profits, contributing to consistent demand in the sector.

In 2022, the market expanded sharply to 91.4 thousand tons, with value jumping to 15.1 million US dollars. This growth was primarily driven by the war in Ukraine, which disrupted supply chains and increased demand for local materials, and new EU regulations on agricultural product sustainability that affected labeling and production requirements for slaked lime. The entry of 15 new retail brands into the Czech market further stimulated distribution and competition.

By 2023, market volume returned to 78 thousand tons, but value rose further to 15.9 million US dollars, reflecting a shift toward higher-value products amid continued technological innovation and increased patent activity. In 2024, volume declined to 71.5 thousand tons with value slightly easing to 15.6 million US dollars, indicating a market adjustment after the previous year's surge.

Production slaked in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Czechia's slaked production experienced a decline. In 2021, output was valued at 15 678 K $ US, representing a 3.3% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 212 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 7.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Czechia produced 130.8 K t of slaked, reflecting a measured drop of 6.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 3.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The peak was in 2020 at 139.7 K t, which also recorded the largest increase of 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports slaked from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia exported 63 973 t of slaked in 2021, marking a moderate decline of 6.7% compared to 2020. The lowest value was in 2019 at 58 491 t, with the largest decline of 7.9% that year. The highest value was in 2020 at 68 582 t, which saw the largest increase of 17.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the largest buyers of slaked from Czechia, accounting for 24.9%, 23.9%, and 16.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they formed 65.2% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Czechia's slaked export volume stood at 6 812 K $ US, equivalent to a solid loss of 11.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 581 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2020 at 7 724 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 17.4%.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia consistently led the country structure of exports in value terms, with shares of 20.5%, 20.0%, and 14.6%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 55.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports slaked to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's volume of slaked imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 10 980 t, marking a significant increase of 61.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 81.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 5 993 t, which also recorded the largest decline of 1.0%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Slovakia and Poland were the core markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.1% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2021, Czechia imported slaked valued at 1 182 K $ US, amounting to a steep increase of 99.8% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was in 2019 at 591 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%. There was a 2.3-fold variation between the maximum in 2021 and the minimum in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the three largest markets—Slovakia, Poland, and Germany—remained central to imports in value terms, together taking 91.4% of total flows.

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

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