Sodium hydroxide solution imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $20.1 million (61.7 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 197% a year on average.
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 | $20.1M | 61.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 58.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 52.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 41.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 54.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 45.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $10K | 6 t |
Where Kenya imports sodium hydroxide solution from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $12.8M | 64% |
| Qatar | $4.7M | 23% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 12% |
| United States | $70K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $40K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Qatar (23%) and Singapore (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10 thousand in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 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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