Slaked lime imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of slaked lime by Zimbabwe reached $5.9 million in 2024 (38.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% 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 | $5.9M | 38.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $998K | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $235K | 929 t |
| 2017 | $142K | 4.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports slaked lime from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.3M | 73% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 21% |
| Mozambique | $356K | 6.1% |
| China | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported slaked lime worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply slaked lime to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Mozambique (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of slaked lime per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 29% below 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 imports of slaked lime to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 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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