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Slaked market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian slaked lime market volume grew from 46 021 t in 2018 to a peak of 48 297 t in 2021, after which it entered a sustained decline, falling to 37 493 t by 2024.

In contrast, the market value in U.S. dollars expanded consistently throughout the period, rising from $4.8 million in 2018 to $6.5 million in 2024, indicating a significant increase in unit prices or a shift in the product mix.

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, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2024, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary 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 Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's slaked lime output was valued at 4 741 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 5.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Hungary produced 46 370 tonnes of slaked lime, showing broad stability compared to the year before. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports slaked from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2021, Hungary's cross-border shipments of slaked lime totaled 44 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 95.9% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 070 tonnes, with the largest increase of 132.0% also occurring that year. Import levels varied significantly, with a 24-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2021.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.7%	132.0%	(95.9%)	(43.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, two leading markets—Slovakia and Romania—together accounted for 88.2% of Hungary's total slaked lime exports in volume, while the remainder was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2021, slaked lime exports from Hungary reached 4.7 thousand US dollars, a drop of 94.1% compared to the previous year. Export volumes peaked in 2020 at 80.0 thousand US dollars and fell to their lowest point in 2021, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 17 times. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 84.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.7%	69.2%	(94.1%)	(43.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia and Romania clearly dominated Hungary's export partner structure in value terms, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports slaked to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary imported 1 971 tonnes of slaked lime, reflecting a substantial contraction of 10.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 8.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.8%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 876 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2020 at 2 193 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.6%, and the largest increase was in 2020 at 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.6%)	16.9%	(10.1%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Slovakia was the dominant market for Hungary's slaked lime imports in volume, accounting for 71.4% of total flows, with other countries making up the residual share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's slaked lime imports totaled 259.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust fall of 20.8% versus the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 6.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 215.1 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2020 at 327.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 32.4%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 52.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.4%)	52.1%	(20.8%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia (48.3% of imports in value terms), Czechia (18.4%), and Germany (17.4%) made the biggest contribution to Hungary's slaked lime imports, jointly accounting for 84.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io