Sodium hydroxide solid exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $2.6 million of sodium hydroxide solid in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Oman exports sodium hydroxide solid to
The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (30%), Egypt (17%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $782K | 30% |
| Egypt | $431K | 17% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $306K | 12% |
| Spain | $285K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $212K | 8.2% |
| Senegal | $142K | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $83K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $71K | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium hydroxide solid imports to Oman
In 2024, Oman imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $231 thousand (313 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (32%), Saudi Arabia (30%), India (25%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75K | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 30% |
| India | $58K | 25% |
| Kuwait | $27K | 12% |
| France | $1K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman sodium hydroxide solid exports (HS 2815.11): 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 2815.11: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium hydroxide solid exported by Oman?
Oman exported sodium hydroxide solid worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 122 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium hydroxide solid from Oman?
Ukraine was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($782 thousand), followed by Egypt (17%) and Cote d'Ivoire (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sodium hydroxide solid from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Oman also import sodium hydroxide solid?
Yes. Oman imported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium hydroxide solid?
The HS code for sodium hydroxide solid is subheading 2815.11. 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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