Caustic soda imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Nigeria reached $45.4 million in 2024 (80.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $66.0 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 | $45.4M | 80.8K t |
| 2023 | $66.0M | 97.5K t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 85.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 89.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 61.2K t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 63.3K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 62.3K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 60.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports caustic soda from
Most of the value came from India (29%), Qatar (26%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.3M | 29% |
| Qatar | $11.6M | 26% |
| China | $8.0M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 10% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $975K | 2.2% |
| Oman | $512K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 93% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 5.2% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 2.2% |
| 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 $0.56 per kg, 65% 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported caustic soda worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Qatar (26%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caustic soda to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $45.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $66.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (93% of the value) and 2815.12 (5%).
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