Quicklime exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported quicklime worth $19.1 million (41.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.1M | 41.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 66.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 70.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 58.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 61.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 44.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 29.8K t |
Where Ghana exports quicklime to
Burkina Faso alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $16.4M | 86% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Togo | $910K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2522
| 2522.10 | Quicklime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825 | 74% |
| 2522.20 | Slaked lime | 25% |
| 2522.30 | Hydraulic lime | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2522.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 207% 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.
Quicklime imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $13.8 million of quicklime in 2024 (112.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (33%), Tunisia (22%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana quicklime exports (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 exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported quicklime worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy quicklime from Ghana?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (9%) and Togo (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of quicklime per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 207% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of quicklime from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also import quicklime?
Yes. Ghana imported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for quicklime?
The HS code for quicklime is heading 2522. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2522.10 (74% of the value) and 2522.20 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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