Caustic soda exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of caustic soda by Jordan reached $11.0 million in 2024 (24.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 83% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.0M | 24.4K t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 72.8K t |
| 2022 | $64.6M | 64.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 75.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 62.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 48.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 48.1K t |
Where Jordan exports caustic soda to
One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $6.1M | 55% |
| United States | $4.0M | 37% |
| Spain | $871K | 7.9% |
| Egypt | $24K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) | 62% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) | 37% |
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 32% 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 imports to Jordan
Imports of caustic soda by Jordan reached $2.7 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Kuwait (48%), Saudi Arabia (41%), China (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 41% |
| China | $206K | 7.7% |
| France | $33K | 1.2% |
| India | $22K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported caustic soda worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy caustic soda from Jordan?
Israel was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by the United States (36%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of caustic soda from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $65.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also import caustic soda?
Yes. Jordan imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2815.12 (62% of the value) and 2815.20 (37%). 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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