Sodium sulfate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium sulfate was worth $682.0 million in 2024, about 6.03 million tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $682.0M | 6.03M t |
| 2023 | $773.8M | 5.43M t |
| 2022 | $945.7M | 5.94M t |
| 2021 | $724.2M | 5.95M t |
| 2020 | $659.3M | 5.72M t |
| 2019 | $661.2M | 5.98M t |
| 2018 | $720.9M | 5.79M t |
| 2017 | $592.5M | 5.46M t |
Top sodium sulfate exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Spain and Austria. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $383.1M | 56% |
| Spain | $120.3M | 18% |
| Austria | $32.3M | 4.7% |
| United States | $28.0M | 4.1% |
| India | $26.5M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $8.5M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.4M | 1.1% |
| France | $7.2M | 1.1% |
| Russia | $6.1M | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Colombia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 165 importing countries.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.22 per kg and China $0.10 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 sulfate (HS 2833.11) 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 2833.11: Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate. HS 2833 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium sulfate?
China exported $383.1 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Spain (18%) and Austria (5%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium sulfate?
Brazil imported $85.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (7%) and Colombia (5%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sodium sulfate?
It was worth $682.0 million in 2024, about 6.03 million tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $945.7 million. 80 countries reported exports and 165 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium sulfate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.22 per kg and China $0.10 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 sulfate?
The HS code for sodium sulfate is subheading 2833.11, 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 2833 page.
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