Sodium bicarbonate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium bicarbonate was worth $1.15 billion in 2024, about 2.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 69% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $1.15B | 2.77M t |
| 2023 | $1.12B | 2.40M t |
| 2022 | $1.20B | 2.56M t |
| 2021 | $969.2M | 2.54M t |
| 2020 | $894.7M | 2.46M t |
| 2019 | $832.4M | 2.22M t |
| 2018 | $802.7M | 2.17M t |
| 2017 | $681.1M | 1.97M t |
Top sodium bicarbonate exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Turkey (14%) and the United States (8%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $223.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $161.4M | 14% |
| United States | $91.9M | 8% |
| Spain | $84.8M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $79.6M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $66.9M | 5.8% |
| France | $65.7M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $50.1M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $42.1M | 3.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $40.7M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $32.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $31.7M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 208 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $107.1M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $71.1M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $60.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $56.9M | 5% |
| Canada | $49.9M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $49.5M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $41.3M | 3.6% |
| China | $38.8M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $33.1M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $31.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $25.0M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $23.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.68 per kg and China $0.29 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 2836.30: Carbonates: sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate). HS 2836 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium bicarbonate?
China exported $223.8 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Turkey (14%) and the United States (8%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium bicarbonate?
France imported $107.1 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sodium bicarbonate?
It was worth $1.15 billion in 2024, about 2.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 69% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.20 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium bicarbonate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.68 per kg and China $0.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for sodium bicarbonate?
The HS code for sodium bicarbonate is subheading 2836.30, 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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