Caustic soda imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Morocco reached $14.0 million in 2024 (35.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.0M | 35.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 29.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 24.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 31.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 42.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 29.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 43.5K t |
Where Morocco imports caustic soda from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (38%), Romania (17%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.3M | 38% |
| Romania | $2.4M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 11% |
| China | $1.5M | 11% |
| India | $402K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $239K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $200K | 1.4% |
| France | $130K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $111K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 58% |
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 28% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 14% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 Morocco?
Morocco imported caustic soda worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Morocco?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Romania (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 15% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2815.12 (58% of the value) and 2815.11 (28%).
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