Hydraulic lime exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $2.7 million of hydraulic lime in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $84.0 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 | $2.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 21.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 33.1K t |
| 2018 | $84.0M | 139.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 16.7K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 42% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported hydraulic lime worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 73 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydraulic lime from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Uganda (22%) and Rwanda (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydraulic lime per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hydraulic lime from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $84.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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