Calcium carbonate exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported calcium carbonate worth $34.5 million (71.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. 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 | $34.5M | 71.2K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 50.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.3M | 55.4K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 50.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 41.5K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 40.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 39.6K t |
| 2017 | $37.5M | 40.8K t |
Where the United States exports calcium carbonate to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (39%), Mexico (10%), Bangladesh (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.6M | 39% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 9.9% |
| Bangladesh | $3.3M | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 3% |
| Belgium | $674K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $442K | 1.3% |
| China | $424K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 129% 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.
Calcium carbonate imports to the United States
The United States imported $28.8 million of calcium carbonate in 2024 (102.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 195 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), Vietnam (16%), Canada (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 16% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 15% |
| India | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States calcium carbonate exports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate exported by the United States?
The United States exported calcium carbonate worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 125 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy calcium carbonate from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Bangladesh (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average export price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of calcium carbonate from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.5 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $42.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import calcium carbonate?
Yes. The United States imported $28.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Canada. That compares with exports of $34.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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