Hydraulic lime exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.1 million of hydraulic lime in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.0 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 | $2.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 27.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 24.8K t |
Where South Africa exports hydraulic lime to
Most of it went to Namibia (44%), Eswatini (32%), Mozambique (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $955K | 45% |
| Eswatini | $681K | 32% |
| Mozambique | $276K | 13% |
| Botswana | $129K | 6% |
| Zimbabwe | $58K | 2.7% |
| Lesotho | $28K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $17K | 0.8% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.19, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 South Africa hydraulic lime exports (HS 2522.30): 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 2522.30: Hydraulic lime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic lime exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hydraulic lime worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 73 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydraulic lime from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($955 thousand), followed by Eswatini (32%) and Mozambique (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydraulic lime per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hydraulic lime from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic lime?
The HS code for hydraulic lime is subheading 2522.30. 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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