Sodium hydroxide solid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $2.7 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.5 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 | $2.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports sodium hydroxide solid from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (19%), Russia (17%), Oman (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $524K | 19% |
| Russia | $460K | 17% |
| Oman | $431K | 16% |
| Poland | $386K | 14% |
| China | $325K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $198K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $108K | 4% |
| Qatar | $94K | 3.5% |
| India | $54K | 2% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium hydroxide solid exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $942 thousand of sodium hydroxide solid in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (39%), Ukraine (13%), Brazil (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $371K | 39% |
| Ukraine | $119K | 13% |
| Brazil | $108K | 12% |
| Costa Rica | $108K | 12% |
| Palestine | $97K | 10% |
| Sudan | $54K | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $45K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $25K | 2.6% |
| Mauritania | $16K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solid to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($524 thousand), followed by Russia (17%) and Oman (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 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 solid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export sodium hydroxide solid?
Yes. Egypt exported $942 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Ukraine and Brazil. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 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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