Lime Market in Europe by Product and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

The lime market share in Europe is expected to increase to 4.09 million metric tons from 2021 to 2026, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 3.89%.

This lime market in Europe research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers lime market segmentation in Europe by product (hydrated lime and quicklime) and geography (Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Rest of Europe). The lime market in Europe report also offers information on several market vendors, including Calcis Lienen GmbH & Co. KG, Cales Pascual SL, Carmeuse Coordination Center SA, CRH Plc, Bauverlag BV GmbH, Lhoist Group, Marker Holding GmbH, Minerals Technologies Inc., Nordkalk Corp., and Singleton Birch Ltd. among others.

What will the Lime Market Size in Europe be During the Forecast Period?

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Lime Market in Europe: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

The increasing focus on wastewater recycling is notably driving the lime market growth in Europe, although factors such as health hazards associated with the usage of hydrated lime may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the lime industry in Europe. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key Lime Market Driver in Europe

One of the key factors driving growth in the Europe lime market is the increasing focus on wastewater recycling. Hydrated lime finds extensive applications in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants, including as a coagulant and a flocculant. There are growing concerns about pollution caused by industries through harmful emissions and inadequate wastewater treatment. With countries such as Germany, Spain, France, the UK, and others imposing stringent regulations on industrial wastewater disposal, lime finds significant applications in wastewater treatment and recycling. The rapid growth in population and the subsequent depletion of natural freshwater resources in the last few years have resulted in a shortage of clean potable water for domestic and industrial use. Therefore, countries in Western Europe enforce regulations on wastewater treatment and recycling among industries. The focus on wastewater treatment and recycling in the region is expected to aid the growth of the Europe lime market during the forecast period.

Key Lime Market Trend in Europe

The rising focus on energy efficiency is one of the key Europe lime market trends supporting the market share growth. In the last few years, developed markets such as countries in Western Europe have witnessed a rise in focus on eco-friendly production and industrial carbon footprint minimization. The production of lime has traditionally been a carbon-intensive process. However, with developed countries such as Germany and the UK focusing on becoming low-carbon economies, several lime production plants in these countries are undergoing modernization to ensure energy efficiency and to minimize fuel emissions. With the adoption of modern technologies in machinery to optimize processes such as limestone grinding and cooling, lime kilns are expected to become highly energy-efficient during the forecast period.

Key Lime Market Challenge in Europe

The health hazards associated with the usage of hydrated lime will be a major challenge for the Europe lime market during the forecast period. Hydrated lime finds applications in several industries, such as food and beverage and paper. However, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for hydrated lime holds a rating of 1-3, indicating its hazardous nature. Overexposure to hydrated lime may severely damage the skin and eyes; additionally, it may lead to lung damage, choking, loss of consciousness, and death in extreme cases. Therefore, the storage equipment used during the production and transportation of the material should offer adequate safety, increasing overall production costs. Thus, he health hazards associated with hydrated lime may limit its application in key end-user industries.

This lime market in Europe analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.

Parent Market Analysis

Technavio categorizes the lime market in Europe as a part of the global construction materials market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the lime market in Europe during the forecast period.

Who are the Major Lime Market Vendors in Europe?

The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:

 

• Calcis Lienen GmbH & Co. KG
• Cales Pascual SL
• Carmeuse Coordination Center SA
• CRH Plc
• Bauverlag BV GmbH
• Lhoist Group
• Marker Holding GmbH
• Minerals Technologies Inc.
• Nordkalk Corp.
• Singleton Birch Ltd.

 

This statistical study of the lime market in Europe encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The lime market in Europe is concentrated and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.

Product Insights and News

• Calcis Lienen GmbH & Co. KG - The company offers lime products such as quicklime.

To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.

The lime market in Europe forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.

Lime Market in Europe Value Chain Analysis

Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the lime market in Europe, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.

The value chain of the construction materials market includes the following core components:

• Inputs
• Inbound logistics
• Operations
• Outbound logistics
• Marketing and sales
• Service
• Support activities
• Innovation

The report has further elucidated on other innovative approaches being followed by manufacturers to ensure a sustainable market presence.

Which are the Key Regions for Lime Market in Europe?

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33% of the market's growth will originate from Germany during the forecast period. Market growth in this region will be slower than the growth of the market in Italy, Spain, and the UK.

The increase in steel and aluminum production in Germany is driven by the growing demand for these metals from the energy, automotive, and construction sectors. This will facilitate the lime market growth in Germany over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.

COVID Impact and Recovery Analysis

The lime market in the country witnessed certain challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and in early 2021. Most industrial operations in the country were negatively affected as mandatory shutdowns of production plants due to the pandemic in 2020 led to significant downtime, shipment delays, and manufacturing challenges. In H2 2021, the market in focus in Germany started recovering from the negative and short-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Germany, states and provinces that COVID-19 impacted in the early stages of the pandemic witnessed a surge in the manufacturing and distribution of lime products after a reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases in 2021.

What are the Revenue-generating Product Segments in the Lime Market in Europe?

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The lime market share growth in Europe by the hydrated lime segment will be significant during the forecast period. The market segment is primarily driven by the rapid growth in wastewater treatment infrastructure. Hydrated lime is the primary ingredient used in treating acidic impurities and restoring the pH balance of water. With the growth in population and the rising scarcity of freshwater resources, several countries are investing significantly in domestic and industrial wastewater treatment and recycling. The growing focus on setting up water and wastewater treatment infrastructure will continue to boost the growth of the market in focus through the hydrated lime segment during the forecast period.

This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the lime market size in Europe and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.

 

Lime Market Scope in Europe
Report Coverage	Details
Page number	120
Base year	2021
Forecast period	2022-2026
Growth momentum & CAGR	Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.89%
Market growth 2022-2026	4.09 mn MT
Market structure	Concentrated
YoY growth (%)	3.70
Regional analysis	Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Rest of Europe
Performing market contribution	Germany at 33%
Key consumer countries	Albania
Competitive landscape	Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope
Key companies profiled	Calcis Lienen GmbH & Co. KG, Cales Pascual SL, Carmeuse Coordination Center SA, CRH Plc, Bauverlag BV GmbH, Lhoist Group, Marker Holding GmbH, Minerals Technologies Inc., Nordkalk Corp., and Singleton Birch Ltd.
Market dynamics	Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period
Customization purview	If our report has not included the data that you are looking for, you can reach out to our analysts and get segments customized.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Lime Market in Europe Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
• Detailed information on factors that will drive lime market growth in Europe during the next five years
• Precise estimation of the lime market size in Europe and its contribution to the parent market
• Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• The growth of the lime industry in Europe across Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Rest of Europe
• A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
• Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of lime market vendors in Europe

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