Export of Lime from Vietnam to the Philippines
Below is an overview of Vietnam’s lime exports (including quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime) to the Philippines, a product group classified under salt, sulphur, earth, stone, plaster, lime and cement (relevant HS codes for lime products):
📊 1. Export Value of Lime to the Philippines
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In 2024, the Philippines imported approximately USD 16.78 million worth of quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime from Vietnam (excluding calcium oxide/hydroxide in some datasets).
This data is based on international trade statistics (UN COMTRADE). -
In 2023, Vietnam was one of the key suppliers of lime, quicklime, and slaked lime to the Philippines, with exports valued at around USD 12.9 million under HS code 2522.
This accounted for approximately 55% of the Philippines’ total lime imports in this category.
🧱 2. Vietnam as a Major Supplier
The Philippines mainly imports quicklime and other lime products from:
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Vietnam (~55%)
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Malaysia (~31%)
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Indonesia (~9%)
Among these suppliers, Vietnam was the largest exporter to the Philippines in 2023.
📦 3. More Detailed Breakdown by Product Type
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According to HS sub-code data, Vietnam exported about 50.5 tons of slaked lime to the Philippines in 2023, with a total value of approximately USD 9.45 thousand.
These shipments mainly consisted of hydrated (slaked) lime.
Note: Trade data from sources such as COMTRADE and TrendEconomy may differ slightly due to variations in product grouping and HS code classification, which can cause discrepancies in reported values.
📌 4. Overall Vietnam–Philippines Trade Context
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Vietnam’s total exports to the Philippines in 2024 exceeded USD 6 billion for the first time, showing strong growth and product diversification.
Exported goods include agricultural products, machinery, clinker, cement, and mineral-based construction materials, in which lime and related mineral products play a notable role.
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