Caustic soda imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $19.5 million of caustic soda in 2024 (40.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.1 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 | $19.5M | 40.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 40.3K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 45.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 32.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 49.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 36.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 38.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 27.2K t |
Where Ghana imports caustic soda from
Most of the value came from India (46%), China (42%), Saudi Arabia (5%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.0M | 46% |
| China | $8.2M | 42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $973K | 5% |
| France | $467K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $425K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $238K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $70K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $65K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 94% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 3.9% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 1.9% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0% |
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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported caustic soda worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by China (42%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% 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. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of caustic soda to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (94% of the value) and 2815.12 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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