Sodium hydroxide solution imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $2.2 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 281% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $584K | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $850K | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $450K | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $126K | 108 t |
| 2018 | $151K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $111K | 39 t |
Where Egypt imports sodium hydroxide solution from
France alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 58% |
| Turkey | $709K | 32% |
| Oman | $75K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $75K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.6% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 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.
Sodium hydroxide solution exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $86.7 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (343.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (39%), Turkey (38%), Greece (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $34.2M | 39% |
| Turkey | $33.0M | 38% |
| Greece | $16.0M | 19% |
| France | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| United States | $702K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $435K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $200K | 0.2% |
| Palestine | $183K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $116K | 0.1% |
| Libya | $93K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 281% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (32%) and Oman (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solution to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $972 thousand a year.
Does Egypt also export sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. Egypt exported $86.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and Greece. That compares with imports of $2.2 million in the same 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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