Sodium hydroxide solution exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sodium hydroxide solution by Qatar reached $108.2 million in 2024 (417.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $256.7 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 | $108.2M | 417.7K t |
| 2023 | $256.7M | 748.1K t |
| 2022 | $150.1M | 240.0K t |
| 2021 | $86.9M | 440.4K t |
| 2020 | $52.0M | 236.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.6M | 305.3K t |
| 2018 | $77.8M | 251.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.3M | 175.0K t |
Where Qatar exports sodium hydroxide solution to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (40%), South Africa (16%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $43.3M | 40% |
| South Africa | $17.8M | 17% |
| United States | $15.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $12.9M | 12% |
| Austria | $11.7M | 11% |
| Kenya | $4.7M | 4.3% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $945K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $310K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 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 Qatar
Imports of sodium hydroxide solution by Qatar reached $472 thousand in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $428K | 91% |
| United States | $15K | 3.2% |
| China | $10K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 2% |
| Germany | $8K | 1.7% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar exported sodium hydroxide solution worth $108.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium hydroxide solution from Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($43.3 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.29 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 solution from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.3 million in 2017 to $108.2 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2023 at $256.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.3 million a year.
Does Qatar also import sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. Qatar imported $472 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United States and China. On balance Qatar is a net exporter of this product, by about $107.7 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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