Sodium hydroxide solution exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sodium hydroxide solution worth $106.9 million (484.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $106.9M | 484.1K t |
| 2023 | $79.1M | 164.7K t |
| 2022 | $122.7M | 189.4K t |
| 2021 | $122.2M | 601.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 87.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 127.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 109.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 83.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports sodium hydroxide solution to
One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium hydroxide solution imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of sodium hydroxide solution by Saudi Arabia reached $59.6 million in 2024 (209.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Qatar alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $43.3M | 73% |
| India | $12.2M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $840K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $796K | 1.3% |
| Oman | $790K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $109K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.1% |
| United States | $32K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $23K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported sodium hydroxide solution worth $106.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 484.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium hydroxide solution from Saudi Arabia?
Australia was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($81.2 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 24% 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 Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $106.9 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. The peak was 2022 at $122.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $59.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Qatar, India and Pakistan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.3 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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