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Quicklime

Código 252210 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2024: US$28.5M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$25.1M, International Sales

  2024: US$3.39M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Quicklime was US$28.5M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Quicklime were Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$6.02M), Nuevo León (US$3.45M), and Ciudad de México (US$69.2k).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Ciudad de México (US$821k) and Baja California (US$48.9k).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Quicklime were United States (US$9.26M), Chile (US$212k), Brazil (US$39.1k), Canada (US$29.5k), and United Kingdom (US$670).

The main commercial origins of Quicklime in 2024 were United Kingdom (US$767k) and United States (US$103k).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Quicklime in 2022 were France (US$152M), Germany (US$83.1M), and Malaysia (US$79.6M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Quicklime were Finland (US$82.1M), Netherlands (US$78.6M), and Germany (US$65.3M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$28.5M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Quicklime in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$28.5M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Quicklime at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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March, 2025

  • US$223k, International Purchases
  • US$779k, International Sales

In March 2025, international sales of Quicklime were US$779k, while international purchases reached US$223k. The above results in a trade balance of US$556k.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$315k, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Quicklime at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$315k, being the states with the most sales Nuevo León (US$315k).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Coahuila de Zaragoza: US$6.02M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$9.26M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Quicklime were Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$6.02M), Nuevo León (US$3.45M), and Ciudad de México (US$69.2k).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$9.26M), Chile (US$212k), Brazil (US$39.1k), Canada (US$29.5k), and United Kingdom (US$670).

International Purchases

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Ciudad de México: US$821k, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United Kingdom: US$767k, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Quicklime were Ciudad de México (US$821k) and Baja California (US$48.9k).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United Kingdom (US$767k) and United States (US$103k).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Quicklime  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Quicklime. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 1.05%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 0.07%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Quicklime. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Quicklime were France (US$152M), Germany (US$83.1M), and Malaysia (US$79.6M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Quicklime were Finland (US$82.1M), Netherlands (US$78.6M), and Germany (US$65.3M).