Hydraulic lime imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hydraulic lime worth $7.8 million (27.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $7.8M | 27.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 9.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hydraulic lime from
France alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.1M | 65% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $536K | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $402K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $265K | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | $177K | 2.3% |
| India | $20K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.19. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hydraulic lime imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hydraulic lime worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 138 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic lime to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Portugal (16%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic lime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 47% above 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 imports of hydraulic lime to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 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.
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