Sodium hydroxide solid imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $6.3 million of sodium hydroxide solid in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.8 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 | $6.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 10.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports sodium hydroxide solid from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.3M | 53% |
| China | $1.2M | 19% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $308K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $285K | 4.6% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 sodium hydroxide solid imports (HS 2815.11): 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 2815.11: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium hydroxide solid imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solid to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (19%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solid to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium hydroxide solid?
The HS code for sodium hydroxide solid is subheading 2815.11. 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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