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Slaked market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for slaked lime in Denmark showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After reaching a peak of 24 421 metric tons in 2019, consumption declined over the next three years, hitting a low of 16 575 metric tons in 2022.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but with a more pronounced increase in 2024, when it surged to USD 5.3 million from USD 3.4 million in 2023. This suggests that factors beyond volume, such as price changes or shifts toward higher-value products, influenced the market's monetary size during the latter part of the period.

Domestic production varied throughout the period, falling from 18 959 metric tons in 2019 to 13 336 metric tons in 2024, while import volumes also decreased after 2020. The net trade balance shifted, with exports declining sharply in 2024, contributing to the higher domestic market volume that year.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 slaked in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Denmark, the output value of slaked lime reached 3 236 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 9.6% increase from 2020. Production peaked in 2019 at 3 247 thousand US dollars, which represented a significant 19.0% rise that year. However, it experienced its largest decline in 2020, dropping by 9.1%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 18.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	(9.1%)	9.6%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark produced 16 537 tonnes of slaked lime in 2021, up 2.4% from the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 959 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 24.8% increase. In contrast, 2020 saw the largest decline of 14.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	(14.8%)	2.4%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports slaked from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Exports of slaked lime from Denmark fell for the second year in a row in 2021, totaling 3 743 tonnes, a 33.0% decrease from 2020. The peak export volume occurred in 2019 at 5 717 tonnes, which included a 13.1% increase that year. From 2018 to 2021, exports declined by 26%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.1%	(2.2%)	(33.0%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway and Sweden were the dominant markets for Denmark's slaked lime exports in volume terms, together accounting for 84.5% of total flows. Other destinations held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of slaked lime from Denmark declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with exports valued at 1 360 thousand US dollars, a sharp 16.8% drop from 2020. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 1 679 thousand US dollars, which saw a modest 1.0% increase. Over the 2018-2021 span, exports decreased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(2.7%)	(16.8%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Norway was the clear leader in Denmark's slaked lime exports by value, capturing 71.8% of total flows. Other countries each accounted for significantly smaller shares during this timeframe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports slaked to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's imports of slaked lime in volume terms declined in 2021, totaling 9 881 tonnes, a robust 19.0% decrease from 2020. Imports peaked in 2020 at 12 198 tonnes, which included a 9.1% increase that year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	9.1%	(19.0%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany and Czechia were the primary suppliers of slaked lime to Denmark in volume terms, jointly making up 93.0% of total imports. Other countries contributed the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, Denmark's slaked lime imports in value terms dropped in 2021, recorded at 1 354 thousand US dollars, a substantial 20.3% fall from the previous year. The maximum import value was in 2020 at 1 700 thousand US dollars, which saw a 10.2% increase. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	10.2%	(20.3%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Czechia, and Belgium were the main sources of slaked lime imports to Denmark in value terms, together accounting for 97.8% of total imports. Specifically, Germany held 54.3%, Czechia 25.3%, and Belgium 18.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io