Caustic soda imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Cameroon reached $10.5 million in 2024 (34.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.1 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 | $10.5M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 41.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 40.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 32.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 38.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 42.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 10.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports caustic soda from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), France (23%), Belgium (20%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.3M | 32% |
| France | $2.5M | 24% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 20% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $308K | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 59% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 41% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon caustic soda imports (HS 2815): 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: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported caustic soda worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (23%) and Belgium (20%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caustic soda to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (59% of the value) and 2815.12 (41%).
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