Hydraulic lime imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported hydraulic lime worth $5.3 million (18.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 138 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $5.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $732K | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports hydraulic lime from
One supplier dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $4.5M | 87% |
| France | $446K | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $54K | 1% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $33K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $24K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $21K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 53% 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.
Hydraulic lime exports from the United States
The United States exported $776 thousand of hydraulic lime in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $518K | 67% |
| Bahamas | $64K | 8.2% |
| Guyana | $62K | 8% |
| Grenada | $41K | 5.3% |
| Bermuda | $26K | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $20K | 2.6% |
| Chile | $11K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported hydraulic lime worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 138 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic lime to the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by France (8%) and Mexico (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic lime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 53% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $732 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 618%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export hydraulic lime?
Yes. The United States exported $776 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Guyana. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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