Caustic soda imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Mozambique reached $16.2 million in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $16.2M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 9.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports caustic soda from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.1M | 56% |
| China | $2.6M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 16% |
| Portugal | $633K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $497K | 3.1% |
| Kuwait | $354K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $305K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $35K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 99% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 0.7% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 0.2% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 115% 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 exports from Mozambique
Exports of caustic soda by Mozambique reached $263 thousand in 2024 (387 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique caustic soda imports (HS 2815): 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: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported caustic soda worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by China (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 115% 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export caustic soda?
Yes. Mozambique exported $263 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (99% of the value) and 2815.12 (1%).
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