Calcined dolomite exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $13.1 million of calcined dolomite in 2024 (88.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 68 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.2 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 | $13.1M | 88.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 86.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 65.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 109.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 43.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 71.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 85.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 78.6K t |
Where the United States exports calcined dolomite to
Canada alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.0M | 92% |
| Mexico | $822K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $159K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Guyana | $6K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.22, 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.
Calcined dolomite imports to the United States
Imports of calcined dolomite by the United States reached $9.8 million in 2024 (38.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.4M | 97% |
| South Korea | $124K | 1.3% |
| China | $102K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $24K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.2% |
| India | $18K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States calcined dolomite exports (HS 2518.20): 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 2518.20: Dolomite, calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of calcined dolomite exported by the United States?
The United States exported calcined dolomite worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 68 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy calcined dolomite from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Mexico (6%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average export price of calcined dolomite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of calcined dolomite from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import calcined dolomite?
Yes. The United States imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, South Korea and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcined dolomite?
The HS code for calcined dolomite is subheading 2518.20. 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 2518 page.
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