Quicklime imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quicklime by Namibia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 13.5K t |
Where Namibia imports quicklime from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 97% |
| Tunisia | $16K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $10K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2522
| 2522.10 | Quicklime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825 | 51% |
| 2522.30 | Hydraulic lime | 44% |
| 2522.20 | Slaked lime | 5.5% |
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 Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported quicklime worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply quicklime to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Tunisia (1%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
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. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of quicklime to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for quicklime?
The HS code for quicklime is heading 2522. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2522.10 (51% of the value) and 2522.30 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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