Sodium hydroxide solution imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $2.8 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 14.6K t |
Where Bahrain imports sodium hydroxide solution from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 95% |
| Kuwait | $123K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain sodium hydroxide solution imports (HS 2815.12): 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 2815.12: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium hydroxide solution imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kuwait (4%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solution to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium hydroxide solution?
The HS code for sodium hydroxide solution is subheading 2815.12. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2815 page.
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