Caustic soda imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $33.0 million of caustic soda in 2024 (69.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.3 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 | $33.0M | 69.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 57.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.3M | 64.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 40.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 42.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 56.0K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 38.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 25.0K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports caustic soda from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), France (21%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.0M | 33% |
| France | $6.9M | 21% |
| China | $6.4M | 19% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 8.1% |
| Kuwait | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $847K | 2.6% |
| Argentina | $413K | 1.3% |
| Oman | $306K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $222K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 78% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 20% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.34. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caustic soda exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $4.0 million of caustic soda in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $3.0M | 75% |
| France | $804K | 20% |
| Burkina Faso | $209K | 5.2% |
| Togo | $5K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported caustic soda worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by France (21%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 41% above 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 Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export caustic soda?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, France and Burkina Faso. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (78% of the value) and 2815.12 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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