Soda ash trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in soda ash was worth $4.76 billion in 2024, about 18.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $4.76B | 18.58M t |
| 2023 | $5.88B | 17.37M t |
| 2022 | $5.98B | 18.03M t |
| 2021 | $3.88B | 17.64M t |
| 2020 | $3.48B | 15.93M t |
| 2019 | $4.16B | 17.68M t |
| 2018 | $4.00B | 17.23M t |
| 2017 | $3.48B | 15.49M t |
Top soda ash exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Turkey and China. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.89B | 40% |
| Turkey | $1.03B | 22% |
| China | $323.7M | 6.8% |
| Bulgaria | $286.9M | 6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $118.5M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $114.0M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $108.6M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $107.5M | 2.3% |
| India | $103.9M | 2.2% |
| France | $86.4M | 1.8% |
| Botswana | $81.2M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $67.1M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (7%), Brazil (6%) and Chile (6%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 19% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $344.9M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $293.7M | 6.2% |
| Chile | $264.0M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $212.1M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $202.1M | 4.3% |
| India | $201.2M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $179.6M | 3.8% |
| China | $174.0M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $167.8M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $134.3M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $119.5M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $119.5M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.37 per kg and Turkey $0.22 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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The shipment records behind Soda ash (HS 2836.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate. HS 2836 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most soda ash?
The United States exported $1.89 billion in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Turkey (22%) and China (7%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most soda ash?
Mexico imported $344.9 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (6%) and Chile (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in soda ash?
It was worth $4.76 billion in 2024, about 18.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.98 billion. 111 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of soda ash per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.37 per kg and Turkey $0.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20, 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 2836 page.
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