Sodium hydroxide solid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium hydroxide solid by Kenya reached $11.0 million in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.3 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 | $11.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 25.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 21.9K t |
Where Kenya imports sodium hydroxide solid from
India alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.9M | 71% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| Singapore | $763K | 6.9% |
| Qatar | $568K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $297K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $185K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $47K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $45K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 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 Kenya
Kenya exported $671 thousand of sodium hydroxide solid in 2024 (985 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (47%), DR Congo (36%), Republic of the Congo (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+566% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $317K | 47% |
| DR Congo | $240K | 36% |
| Republic of the Congo | $42K | 6.3% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 6.2% |
| South Sudan | $12K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 1.3% |
| Burundi | $6K | 0.9% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solid to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by China (11%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 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 solid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sodium hydroxide solid?
Yes. Kenya exported $671 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 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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