Sodium hydroxide solution imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $13.5 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (40.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.3 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 | $13.5M | 40.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 67.3K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 61.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 54.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 58.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 63.9K t |
Where Israel imports sodium hydroxide solution from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (45%), Jordan (44%), United States (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.1M | 45% |
| Jordan | $5.9M | 44% |
| United States | $807K | 6% |
| Egypt | $435K | 3.2% |
| China | $133K | 1% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 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 Israel
Israel exported $1.2 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cyprus (41%), United States (29%), Turkey (28%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $498K | 41% |
| United States | $352K | 29% |
| Turkey | $339K | 28% |
| Portugal | $21K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Jordan (44%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 14% above 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. Israel exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, the United States and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a 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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