Quicklime trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in quicklime was worth $1.48 billion in 2024, about 9.71 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% 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 | $1.48B | 9.71M t |
| 2023 | $1.49B | 8.69M t |
| 2022 | $1.46B | 10.29M t |
| 2021 | $1.26B | 10.00M t |
| 2020 | $1.13B | 9.22M t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 9.52M t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 9.49M t |
| 2017 | $1.06B | 9.03M t |
Top quicklime exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 11% of world exports, followed by Germany and Malaysia. The top three supply 23% between them, out of 118 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $156.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $99.9M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $81.3M | 5.5% |
| China | $77.4M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $77.0M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $57.7M | 3.9% |
| Argentina | $55.9M | 3.8% |
| Oman | $55.1M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $54.0M | 3.7% |
| United States | $50.8M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $47.5M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $44.2M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 190 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $107.3M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $99.4M | 6.7% |
| India | $86.0M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $81.6M | 5.5% |
| United States | $77.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $75.8M | 5.1% |
| Finland | $74.0M | 5% |
| Chile | $70.1M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $52.8M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $50.5M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $49.4M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $42.0M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.19 per kg and China $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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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: Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime; other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825. HS 2522 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most quicklime?
France exported $156.6 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and Malaysia (6%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most quicklime?
Indonesia imported $107.3 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (7%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in quicklime?
It was worth $1.48 billion in 2024, about 9.71 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.49 billion. 118 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of quicklime per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.19 per kg and China $0.11 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 quicklime?
The HS code for quicklime is heading 2522, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2522 page.
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