Hydraulic lime trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hydraulic lime was worth $51.0 million in 2024, about 261.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $51.0M | 261.9K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 232.2K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 296.7K t |
| 2021 | $52.9M | 462.9K t |
| 2020 | $43.0M | 263.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.4M | 255.0K t |
| 2018 | $124.0M | 456.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 620.4K t |
Top hydraulic lime exporting countries
Exports are led by France (23%), the Dominican Republic (9%) and Germany (8%). 73 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.7M | 23% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.7M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| Tanzania | $2.7M | 5.3% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 15% |
| United States | $5.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 5% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 3% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.32 per kg and Poland $0.09 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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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 2522.30: Hydraulic lime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825. HS 2522 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hydraulic lime?
France exported $11.7 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by the Dominican Republic (9%) and Germany (8%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hydraulic lime?
The United Kingdom imported $7.8 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hydraulic lime?
It was worth $51.0 million in 2024, about 261.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $124.0 million. 73 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of hydraulic lime per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.32 per kg and Poland $0.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hydraulic lime?
The HS code for hydraulic lime is subheading 2522.30, 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 2522 page.
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