Quicklime imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quicklime by Zimbabwe reached $30.5 million in 2024 (166.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $30.5M | 166.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 89.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 56.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 73.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports quicklime from
Zambia alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $26.8M | 88% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $565K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2522
| 2522.10 | Quicklime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825 | 79% |
| 2522.20 | Slaked lime | 19% |
| 2522.30 | Hydraulic lime | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2522.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Quicklime exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $345 thousand of quicklime in 2024 (986 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $280K | 81% |
| Mozambique | $65K | 19% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe quicklime imports (HS 2522): 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: Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime; other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825.
Common questions
What is the value of quicklime imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported quicklime worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply quicklime to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of quicklime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of quicklime to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export quicklime?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for quicklime?
The HS code for quicklime is heading 2522. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2522.10 (79% of the value) and 2522.20 (19%).
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