Slaked lime exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $21.1 million of slaked lime in 2024 (62.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 104 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. 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 | $21.1M | 62.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 62.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 77.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 84.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 53.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 71.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 104.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports slaked lime to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.6M | 55% |
| Singapore | $5.1M | 24% |
| India | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| China | $494K | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $454K | 2.2% |
| Barbados | $263K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $214K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $149K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $109K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Slaked lime imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million of slaked lime in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Ireland alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.9M | 58% |
| Belgium | $644K | 19% |
| Germany | $236K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $215K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $85K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $79K | 2.4% |
| France | $71K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.1% |
| India | $21K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported slaked lime worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 104 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy slaked lime from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Singapore (24%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Barbados grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of slaked lime per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 62% above 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import slaked lime?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Belgium and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.8 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.
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