Key Market Indicators
The country came in number 8 in 2021, Italy came ahead at 542,020,000 Kilograms. Germany, France and Finland respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Swedish limestone sales are projected to decrease slightly by 0.6% year-on-year on average, from 2.8 billion kilograms in 2021 to 2.73 billion kilograms in 2026. This is a 3.5% decrease from 2020. In 2021, Sweden came in 10th place, with Hungary leading the way at 2.8 billion kilograms. Germany, France and Spain respectively were ranked second, third and fourth. Swedish limestone exports are projected to decrease by 3.1% year-on-year on average, from 1.02 billion kilograms in 2021 to 862 million kilograms in 2026. Since 1997, Swedish exports have increased by 0.4% year-on-year. In 2021, Poland overtook Sweden with 1.02 billion kilograms, while India, Oman and Malaysia ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Swedish limestone imports are projected to increase by 3.1% year-on-year on average, from 542 million kilograms in 2021 to 662 million kilograms in 2026. Since 1997, Swedish demand has increased by 1% year-on-year. In 2021, Italy was the leading importer with 542 million kilograms, while Germany, France and Finland respectively ranked second, third and fourth.
