Slaked lime exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported slaked lime worth $2.9 million (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 24.9K t |
Where Turkey exports slaked lime to
Most of it went to Canada (22%), Sudan (12%), Burkina Faso (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $640K | 22% |
| Sudan | $353K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $330K | 11% |
| Israel | $262K | 8.9% |
| Russia | $253K | 8.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $226K | 7.7% |
| Palestine | $159K | 5.4% |
| Cyprus | $132K | 4.5% |
| United States | $124K | 4.2% |
| Gabon | $114K | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Slaked lime imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $203 thousand of slaked lime in 2024 (297 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (33%), United Kingdom (29%), Bulgaria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $68K | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 29% |
| Bulgaria | $30K | 15% |
| Belgium | $29K | 14% |
| Japan | $9K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.8% |
| France | $1K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported slaked lime worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy slaked lime from Turkey?
Canada was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($640 thousand), followed by Sudan (12%) and Burkina Faso (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average export price of slaked lime per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of slaked lime from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import slaked lime?
Yes. Turkey imported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United Kingdom and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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