Potassium hydroxide imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium hydroxide by Senegal reached $7.3 million in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9227% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 112% 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 | $7.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2023 | $78K | 15 t |
| 2022 | $5K | 5 t |
| 2021 | $27K | 25 t |
| 2020 | $53K | 51 t |
| 2019 | $14K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $7K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $37K | 1 t |
Where Senegal imports potassium hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.3M | 60% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 40% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.78, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal potassium hydroxide imports (HS 2815.20): 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 2815.20: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Common questions
What is the value of potassium hydroxide imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported potassium hydroxide worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply potassium hydroxide to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Russia (40%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium hydroxide to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $935 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for potassium hydroxide?
The HS code for potassium hydroxide is subheading 2815.20. 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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