Key Market Indicators
The country was number 12 in 2021, with Bosnia and Herzegovina coming ahead at 1,371,500,000 Kilograms. Turkey, Spain and China respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Finnish limestone sales are projected to dip to 1.9 billion kilograms by 2026 from 2.1 billion kilograms in 2021. This marks an average yearly decrease of 1.7%. Since 2011, the Finnish market has been on a downward trajectory, with a 2.9% year-on-year decline. In 2021, Finland ranked 15th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina was the top producer of limestone with 2.1 billion kilograms. Germany, France, and Spain occupied the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. Finnish limestone exports are expected to reach 29 million kilograms by 2026, up from 23 million kilograms in 2021, with an average growth rate of 3.6%. Since 1993, the Finnish supply has increased by 14.6% year on year. In 2021, Finland was the 33rd largest exporter, while Bosnia and Herzegovina topped the list with 23 million kilograms. India, Oman, and Malaysia held the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. Finnish limestone imports are projected to dip to 1.3 billion kilograms by 2026 from 1.4 billion kilograms in 2021, at a year-on-year CAGR of 0.9%. Since 1993, the Finnish demand has decreased by 2% year on year. In 2021, Finland was the 12th largest importer, while Bosnia and Herzegovina held the top spot with 1.4 billion kilograms. Turkey, Spain, and China held the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
