Calcined dolomite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in calcined dolomite was worth $203.5 million in 2024, about 912.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203.5M | 912.2K t |
| 2023 | $230.8M | 1.09M t |
| 2022 | $242.5M | 1.16M t |
| 2021 | $230.8M | 1.34M t |
| 2020 | $175.3M | 1.13M t |
| 2019 | $221.7M | 1.46M t |
| 2018 | $232.0M | 1.56M t |
| 2017 | $208.5M | 1.52M t |
Top calcined dolomite exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Vietnam. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 68 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $60.4M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $33.5M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $18.8M | 9.3% |
| United States | $13.1M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 6.1% |
| China | $11.2M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.2M | 5% |
| Canada | $9.4M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $4.3M | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $2.4M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (21%), Sweden (12%) and Japan (7%). 133 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $43.6M | 21% |
| Sweden | $25.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $14.7M | 7.2% |
| France | $12.6M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $12.2M | 6% |
| Finland | $10.7M | 5.2% |
| India | $10.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $9.8M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $9.5M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $4.4M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 2% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.34 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Calcined dolomite (HS 2518.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2518.20: Dolomite, calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular (including square) shape. HS 2518 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most calcined dolomite?
Belgium exported $60.4 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Vietnam (9%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most calcined dolomite?
The Netherlands imported $43.6 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Sweden (12%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in calcined dolomite?
It was worth $203.5 million in 2024, about 912.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $242.5 million. 68 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of calcined dolomite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.34 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for calcined dolomite?
The HS code for calcined dolomite is subheading 2518.20, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2518 page.
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