Sodium sulfide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium sulfide was worth $383.4 million in 2024, about 536.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $383.4M | 536.3K t |
| 2023 | $398.2M | 496.3K t |
| 2022 | $427.6M | 519.5K t |
| 2021 | $301.1M | 477.3K t |
| 2020 | $267.3M | 463.1K t |
| 2019 | $276.6M | 461.7K t |
| 2018 | $298.6M | 448.9K t |
| 2017 | $250.0M | 425.2K t |
Top sodium sulfide exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 61% of world exports, followed by the United States and Iran. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $233.1M | 61% |
| United States | $47.9M | 13% |
| Iran | $15.9M | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $15.4M | 4% |
| Mexico | $14.2M | 3.7% |
| Argentina | $12.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $12.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $5.3M | 1.4% |
| France | $4.3M | 1.1% |
| Panama | $3.2M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the DR Congo (14%), Peru (13%) and Chile (10%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $53.7M | 14% |
| Peru | $50.5M | 13% |
| Chile | $37.6M | 9.8% |
| Russia | $21.6M | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $20.9M | 5.5% |
| Armenia | $16.7M | 4.4% |
| United States | $15.6M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $13.7M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $13.0M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 2.6% |
| Madagascar | $9.6M | 2.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $9.2M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Zambia averaged $1.37 per kg and the United States $0.61 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 2830.10: Sulphides: of sodium, whether or not chemically defined. HS 2830 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium sulfide?
China exported $233.1 million in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Iran (4%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium sulfide?
The DR Congo imported $53.7 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Peru (13%) and Chile (10%). 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 sulfide?
It was worth $383.4 million in 2024, about 536.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $427.6 million. 69 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium sulfide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Zambia averaged $1.37 per kg and the United States $0.61 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 sodium sulfide?
The HS code for sodium sulfide is subheading 2830.10, 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 2830 page.
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