Quicklime imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quicklime by Cote d'Ivoire reached $12.7 million in 2024 (55.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 55.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 49.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 48.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 36.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 49.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 32.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 27.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 26.6K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports quicklime from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (50%), Spain (28%), Ghana (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2522
| 2522.10 | Quicklime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825 | 51% |
| 2522.20 | Slaked lime | 49% |
| 2522.30 | Hydraulic lime | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2522.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire quicklime imports (HS 2522): 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 2522: Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime; other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825.
Common questions
What is the value of quicklime imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported quicklime worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply quicklime to Cote d'Ivoire?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Spain (28%) and Ghana (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of quicklime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of quicklime to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for quicklime?
The HS code for quicklime is heading 2522. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2522.10 (51% of the value) and 2522.20 (49%).
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