INFORMATION PRODUCTS
The Ukrainian Lime Industry Association is actively developing the information and analytical direction of its activities. Information products have been developed that allow tracing the dynamics, a deeper understanding of the trends in the development of lime and limestone markets, forecasting possible scenarios, changes in the logistic and product structure of markets, etc. The source of information is official statistics, various open sources, and insider information from market players. The development of the marketing analytical function enabled the ULIA to acquire the expert status. For assessments of the state, trends and prospects for the development of the market, both individual companies and specialized mass media and government structures apply to the association. It is common for representatives of the association to be invited as speakers to conferences and other events of partner organizations and associations. The ULIA carries out periodic monitoring of the lime and limestone markets, including an assessment of production, import and export dynamics, and trends in the development of lime products consumption sectors. In addition to periodic research, the ULIA performs specialized research according to the needs of customers. General monitoring results are publicized; detailed information is given on a commercial basis.
Research | Planned periodicity | |
Carried out / Existing Products | ||
Lime import export | Customs statistics | Half-year |
Limestone import export | Customs statistics | Half-year |
Lime production | State statistics / ULIA assessments | Half-year |
Limestone production | State statistics / ULIA assessments | Half-year |
Research of limestone consumers (railway data) | UZ / ULIA assessments | Half-year |
Potential products /ad hoc | ||
Consumption markets of specific lime / limestone products | Statistics, open sources, expert survey, telephone survey | At order |
The lime / limestone market of Russia | Open sources, expert survey | At order |
Lime / limestone market of Belarus and other countries (on request) | Open sources, expert survey | At order |