Quicklime imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quicklime by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.8 million.
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 | $3.6M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $973K | 9.8K t |
Where Kenya imports quicklime from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.4M | 94% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 2.7% |
| China | $59K | 1.6% |
| India | $36K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2522
| 2522.30 | Hydraulic lime | 55% |
| 2522.10 | Quicklime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825 | 35% |
| 2522.20 | Slaked lime | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2522.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Quicklime exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported quicklime worth $1.5 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.2M | 82% |
| Rwanda | $229K | 16% |
| South Sudan | $27K | 1.8% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $6K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported quicklime worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply quicklime to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of quicklime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 13% below 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 imports of quicklime to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $973 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2018 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export quicklime?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for quicklime?
The HS code for quicklime is heading 2522. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2522.30 (55% of the value) and 2522.10 (35%).
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