Sodium and potassium bromide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium and potassium bromide was worth $229.7 million in 2024, about 114.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017, and down 43% 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 | $229.7M | 114.1K t |
| 2023 | $405.2M | 156.3K t |
| 2022 | $456.6M | 186.8K t |
| 2021 | $288.3M | 136.2K t |
| 2020 | $264.1M | 121.7K t |
| 2019 | $306.6M | 141.4K t |
| 2018 | $202.2M | 106.4K t |
| 2017 | $138.0M | 71.1K t |
Top sodium and potassium bromide exporting countries
Exports are led by Israel (20%), China (17%) and Djibouti (15%). 71 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $45.2M | 20% |
| China | $39.6M | 17% |
| Djibouti | $34.1M | 15% |
| United States | $33.6M | 15% |
| Jordan | $19.4M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $8.4M | 3.7% |
| India | $7.9M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $7.0M | 3% |
| France | $6.8M | 3% |
| Laos | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $4.1M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Guyana (13%), China (13%) and Qatar (11%). 140 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $29.8M | 13% |
| China | $28.8M | 13% |
| Qatar | $25.6M | 11% |
| United States | $24.5M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.1M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.8M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| Angola | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $2.76 per kg and Jordan $1.50 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 2827.51: Bromides: of sodium or of potassium. HS 2827 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium and potassium bromide?
Israel exported $45.2 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Djibouti (15%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium and potassium bromide?
Guyana imported $29.8 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (13%) and Qatar (11%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sodium and potassium bromide?
It was worth $229.7 million in 2024, about 114.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $456.6 million. 71 countries reported exports and 140 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium and potassium bromide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $2.76 per kg and Jordan $1.50 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 sodium and potassium bromide?
The HS code for sodium and potassium bromide is subheading 2827.51, 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 2827 page.
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