Slaked lime exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $4.8 million of slaked lime in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 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 | $4.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 24.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 33.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 14.0K t |
Where Ghana exports slaked lime to
The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (45%), Cote d'Ivoire (36%), Togo (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.2M | 45% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.7M | 36% |
| Togo | $910K | 19% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 81% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Slaked lime imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported slaked lime worth $844 thousand (5.7 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $791K | 94% |
| China | $43K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.7% |
| India | $3K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana slaked lime exports (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 exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported slaked lime worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy slaked lime from Ghana?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (36%) and Togo (19%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of slaked lime per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of slaked lime from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also import slaked lime?
Yes. Ghana imported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Turkey. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 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.
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