Sodium metal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium metal was worth $73.8 million in 2024, about 30.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 23% 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 | $73.8M | 30.6K t |
| 2023 | $96.2M | 40.0K t |
| 2022 | $119.6M | 44.9K t |
| 2021 | $110.1M | 49.9K t |
| 2020 | $105.2M | 40.4K t |
| 2019 | $112.6M | 47.6K t |
| 2018 | $111.7M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $97.0M | 43.3K t |
Top sodium metal exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 60% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 90% between them, out of 53 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $44.0M | 60% |
| China | $21.4M | 29% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $867K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $734K | 1% |
| Germany | $706K | 1% |
| Belgium | $669K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $554K | 0.8% |
| India | $398K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $354K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $292K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $261K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of India and Japan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 57% across 137 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.2M | 27% |
| India | $14.2M | 19% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 10% |
| Finland | $6.9M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| France | $994K | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $222.52 per kg and the Netherlands $0.28 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 Sodium metal (HS 2805.11) 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 2805.11: Alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium. HS 2805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium metal?
France exported $44.0 million in 2024, 60% of the world total, followed by China (29%) and the United States (2%). In all, 53 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium metal?
The United States imported $20.2 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of India (19%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sodium metal?
It was worth $73.8 million in 2024, about 30.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $119.6 million. 53 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium metal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $222.52 per kg and the Netherlands $0.28 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 metal?
The HS code for sodium metal is subheading 2805.11, 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 2805 page.
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