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Calcium Hydroxide Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Calcium Hydroxide prices in the United States, the highest-cost reporting region throughout the period covered in this report, rose 2.4% in Q2 2026 to USD 172.00/MT from USD 168.00/MT in Q1, continuing the gentle upward trajectory that has defined this market. Germany posted the sharpest regional gain, up 3.6% to USD 145.00/MT, extending an 8.58% surge in Q1 alone as EU carbon price pass-through and elevated natural gas costs continued reshaping European calcination economics. Globally, the average rose from USD 129.80/MT in Q1 to USD 134.06/MT in Q2, a 3.3% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 128.00-148.00/MT is expected, with steady water treatment, flue gas desulfurization, and construction demand likely to keep this market on its established, gentle upward path.
Calcium Hydroxide, commonly known as hydrated lime or slaked lime, is produced by reacting calcium oxide, or quicklime, with water, yielding a versatile alkaline compound used extensively in water and wastewater treatment for pH adjustment and coagulation, flue gas desulfurization at coal-fired power plants, construction as a mortar and plaster additive, soil stabilization, and food processing applications. Major global producers include large industrial lime manufacturers with substantial regional production networks across North America and Europe. Limestone feedstock and calcination energy costs, EU carbon price pass-through for European producers, and demand from water treatment, construction, and power generation sectors are what drive prices in this market.
Calcium Hydroxide Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Calcium Hydroxide through H2 2026 points to continued steady-to-firm pricing, with cement production costs and downstream demand continuing to underpin market support. European producers should remain the primary source of upward pressure given ongoing EU ETS carbon price pass-through to calcination operations, while North American pricing should stay elevated but stable, reflecting consistent demand from water treatment utilities and flue gas desulfurization applications.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of EU carbon pricing or European natural gas costs, which could accelerate the pace of gains in that region beyond current expectations. The main downside risk is a slowdown in construction and industrial activity across major consuming regions, which would ease demand even as feedstock costs stay elevated.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 128.00 - 148.00 | Cement production costs and downstream demand support gains |
| United States | 168.00 - 182.00 | Water treatment and flue gas desulfurization sustain the highest cost |
| Germany | 142.00 - 158.00 | EU carbon price pass-through drives continued firming |
| China | 100.00 - 112.00 | Firm cement costs support steady gains |
| India | 95.00 - 108.00 | Growing construction demand keeps this the most affordable market |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Calcium Hydroxide Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 172.00/MT
- Germany: USD 145.00/MT
- China: USD 104.00/MT
- India: USD 99.00/MT
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in the United States
US Calcium Hydroxide prices averaged USD 172.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 2.4% from USD 168.00/MT in Q1, as steady demand from water treatment utilities and flue gas desulfurization applications at coal-fired power plants continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Steady demand from water treatment utilities, flue gas desulfurization at coal-fired power plants, and construction industry consumption kept this market firmly at the top of the range tracked in this report.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 145.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.6% from USD 140.00/MT in Q1, the sharpest regional gain as EU carbon price pass-through and elevated natural gas costs continued reshaping calcination economics.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
EU ETS carbon price pass-through to calcination operations, combined with higher European natural gas costs and pricing discipline among major regional lime producers, continued driving this market's steady upward trajectory.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 104.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.0% from USD 100.00/MT in Q1, as firm cement production costs continued supporting gains.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q2 2026 in China?
Mid-year infrastructure spending and stronger commodity movements continued lifting overall market sentiment, with import volumes from key exporting economies shifting as producers adjusted to freight volatility and higher energy costs.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in India
Indian prices, the lowest of the four regions, averaged USD 99.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.2% from USD 95.00/MT in Q1, as growing construction sector demand supported continued firming.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q2 2026 in India?
Rapidly growing construction and infrastructure activity kept demand for this versatile alkaline compound on a firm upward trajectory, even as this remained the most affordable market tracked in this report.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Calcium Hydroxide Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 168.00/MT
- Germany: USD 140.00/MT
- China: USD 100.00/MT
- India: USD 95.00/MT
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in the United States
US prices rose 1.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 168.00/MT from USD 165.00/MT in Q4 2025, continuing the steady demand pattern from environmental compliance and construction sectors.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
North American calcium hydroxide prices held the highest regional pricing throughout the observation window, reflecting steady demand from water treatment utilities, flue gas desulfurization at coal-fired power plants, and construction industry consumption from major regional lime producers.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in Germany
German prices rose 8.6% in Q1 2026 to USD 140.00/MT from USD 129.00/MT in Q4 2025, the sharpest quarterly gain of the four regions.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
European calcium hydroxide prices firmed the most through late 2025 and early 2026, with the step-up reflecting EU ETS carbon price pass-through to calcination operations, higher European natural gas costs, and pricing discipline across regional markets from major lime producers.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 4.2% in Q1 2026 to USD 100.00/MT from USD 96.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking firm cement costs.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q1 2026 in China?
In Asia, calcium hydroxide prices strengthened, influenced by firm cement costs that reflected persistent input cost pressures and uneven regional demand, with mid-year infrastructure spending and stronger commodity movements lifting overall market sentiment.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in India
Indian prices rose 4.4% in Q1 2026 to USD 95.00/MT from USD 91.00/MT in Q4 2025, supported by growing construction sector demand.
Why did the price of Calcium Hydroxide change in Q1 2026 in India?
Import volumes from key exporting economies shifted as producers adjusted to freight volatility and higher energy costs, tightening availability in certain corridors even as underlying construction demand remained firm.
Quarterly Calcium Hydroxide Price Trends
Global Calcium Hydroxide prices posted a gentle, largely calm upward trajectory through every quarter tracked in this report, with only modest quarter-to-quarter fluctuations, standing in clear contrast to the sharper feedstock-driven swings seen across many other commodities covered in this report series.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 134.06 | +3.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 129.80 | +4.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 124.28 | +5.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 118.02 | -0.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 119.06 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Calcium Hydroxide Price in 2025?
Calcium Hydroxide posted a gentle upward trajectory across every market covered in this report through 2025, with Germany posting the strongest annual gain as EU carbon price pass-through and rising European energy costs reshaped calcination economics, while North America held the highest absolute pricing throughout the year given steady water treatment and flue gas desulfurization demand.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 160.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 165.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 3.1%, holding the highest regional pricing throughout the year given steady water treatment and power generation demand.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 115.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 129.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 12.2%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions, reflecting EU ETS carbon price pass-through and rising natural gas costs.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 95.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 96.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 1.1%, the smallest annual gain of the four regions.
Calcium Hydroxide Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from about USD 90.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 91.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 1.1%, tracking a similarly modest pace to China across the year.
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It is used extensively in water and wastewater treatment for pH adjustment and coagulation, flue gas desulfurization at coal-fired power plants, construction as a mortar and plaster additive, soil stabilization, and food processing applications.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 134.06/MT, ranging from USD 99.00/MT in India to USD 172.00/MT in the United States.
The global average rose from USD 124.28/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 129.80/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 134.06/MT in Q2, continuing a gentle, largely calm upward trajectory.
EU ETS carbon price pass-through to calcination operations, combined with higher European natural gas costs and pricing discipline among major regional lime producers, drove the sharpest regional gains, rising 5.42 percent in Q4 2025 and a further 8.58 percent in Q1 2026.
The global average is expected in the USD 128.00-148.00/MT range, supported by cement production costs and downstream demand.
India holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here, while the United States carries the highest cost given steady water treatment and flue gas desulfurization demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Limestone feedstock and calcination energy costs, EU carbon price pass-through for European producers, and demand from water treatment, construction, and power generation sectors.
The United States, Germany, China, and India all maintain substantial lime production capacity tied to their domestic water treatment, construction, and power generation sectors.
Buyers can monitor EU carbon pricing and European energy cost trends given their outsized influence on regional divergence, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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