Slaked Lime Price in Latvia - 2023

Slaked Lime Price in Latvia (CIF) - 2022

The average slaked lime import price stood at $241 per ton in 2022, surging by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $260 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($420 per ton), while the price for Belarus ($101 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Slaked Lime Price in Latvia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $175 per ton, shrinking by -69.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 2,940% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,080 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($653 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania totaled $612 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+24.2%).

Slaked Lime Imports in Latvia

In 2022, the amount of slaked lime imported into Latvia expanded remarkably to 2.9K tons, with an increase of 9.9% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, slaked lime imports soared to $708K in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Slaked Lime in Latvia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Lithuania	226	252	336	652	42.4%
Belarus	59.3	44.2	41.7	41.7	-11.1%
Others	4.6	7.7	6.8	14.7	47.3%
Total	290	304	385	708	34.7%

Top Suppliers of Slaked Lime to Latvia in 2022:

Lithuania (2497.9 tons)
Belarus (411.9 tons)

Slaked Lime Exports in Latvia

In 2022, approx. 465 tons of slaked lime were exported from Latvia; surging by 6,371% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, slaked lime exports skyrocketed to $81K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.