Slaked lime imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $6.2 million of slaked lime in 2024 (25.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $6.2M | 25.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 19.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports slaked lime from
Most of the value came from Spain (47%), Ghana (28%), Tunisia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire slaked lime imports (HS 2522.20): 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 2522.20: Slaked lime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825.
Common questions
What is the value of slaked lime imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported slaked lime worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply slaked lime to Cote d'Ivoire?
Spain was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Ghana (28%) and Tunisia (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of slaked lime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of slaked lime to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2020 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for slaked lime?
The HS code for slaked lime is subheading 2522.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2522 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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