Calcium hypochlorite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in calcium hypochlorite was worth $267.3 million in 2024, about 202.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 18% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267.3M | 202.1K t |
| 2023 | $327.3M | 209.9K t |
| 2022 | $352.7M | 226.8K t |
| 2021 | $276.3M | 223.1K t |
| 2020 | $267.0M | 223.9K t |
| 2019 | $276.3M | 223.8K t |
| 2018 | $301.4M | 241.3K t |
| 2017 | $259.2M | 229.3K t |
Top calcium hypochlorite exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 55% of world exports, followed by India and the United States. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 98 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $147.4M | 55% |
| India | $36.1M | 14% |
| United States | $27.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 4% |
| South Africa | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $5.8M | 2.2% |
| France | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of France and the Philippines. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $23.1M | 8.6% |
| France | $15.7M | 5.9% |
| Philippines | $14.7M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $11.8M | 4.4% |
| Bangladesh | $8.7M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $8.1M | 3% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 3% |
| Canada | $7.9M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $7.3M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $7.0M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $6.7M | 2.5% |
| United States | $5.5M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.44 per kg and India $0.65 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2828.10: Hypochlorites: commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium hypochlorites. HS 2828 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most calcium hypochlorite?
China exported $147.4 million in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by India (14%) and the United States (10%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most calcium hypochlorite?
Brazil imported $23.1 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of France (6%) and the Philippines (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in calcium hypochlorite?
It was worth $267.3 million in 2024, about 202.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $352.7 million. 98 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of calcium hypochlorite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.44 per kg and India $0.65 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for calcium hypochlorite?
The HS code for calcium hypochlorite is subheading 2828.10, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2828 page.
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