Sodium hydroxide solution exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sodium hydroxide solution by Oman reached $12.4 million in 2024 (51.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 154% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.2 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 | $12.4M | 51.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 50.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 44.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 72.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 41.4K t |
| 2017 | $344K | 4.0K t |
Where Oman exports sodium hydroxide solution to
Turkey alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.2M | 91% |
| Saudi Arabia | $790K | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $300K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $75K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium hydroxide solution imports to Oman
Imports of sodium hydroxide solution by Oman reached $253 thousand in 2024 (757 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+961% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $248K | 98% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman sodium hydroxide solution exports (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 exported by Oman?
Oman exported sodium hydroxide solution worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium hydroxide solution from Oman?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Nigeria (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sodium hydroxide solution from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $344 thousand in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Oman also import sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. Oman imported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Saudi Arabia and Sweden. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.1 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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