Slaked lime imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported slaked lime worth $22.9 million (83.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 173 countries for imports of this product. That is 32% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.9M | 83.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 59.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 57.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 52.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 49.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 53.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 51.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 52.3K t |
Where the United States imports slaked lime from
Most of the value came from Mexico (48%), Dominican Republic (23%), Canada (17%). Among the main suppliers, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $11.0M | 48% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.2M | 23% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $372K | 1.6% |
| China | $337K | 1.5% |
| France | $334K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $261K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $244K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $179K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $169K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 33% 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 exports from the United States
The United States exported $5.8 million of slaked lime in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Canada alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guyana grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.7M | 80% |
| Guyana | $478K | 8.2% |
| Costa Rica | $171K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $156K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $60K | 1% |
| China | $45K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $44K | 0.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $33K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States slaked lime imports (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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported slaked lime worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply slaked lime to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (23%) and Canada (17%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 707% on the year.
What is the average import price of slaked lime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 33% 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 imports of slaked lime to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export slaked lime?
Yes. The United States exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Guyana and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 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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