Caustic soda imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Senegal reached $14.3 million in 2024 (36.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $14.3M | 36.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 11.5K t |
Where Senegal imports caustic soda from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), Russia (20%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.3M | 30% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 20% |
| India | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $866K | 6% |
| China | $836K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $739K | 5.2% |
| France | $657K | 4.6% |
| Pakistan | $494K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $385K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 51% |
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 41% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 7.3% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal caustic soda imports (HS 2815): 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: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported caustic soda worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Russia (20%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caustic soda to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2815.20 (51% of the value) and 2815.11 (41%).
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