Sodium hydroxide solution imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $2.4 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 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 | $2.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $901K | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 7.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports sodium hydroxide solution from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Qatar (13%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $957K | 41% |
| Saudi Arabia | $473K | 20% |
| Qatar | $310K | 13% |
| Oman | $300K | 13% |
| India | $235K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $50K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.29. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($957 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Qatar (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solution to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 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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