Sodium hydroxide solid imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.9 million of sodium hydroxide solid in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.8 million.
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 | $5.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 11.1K t |
Where Senegal imports sodium hydroxide solid from
The largest suppliers were India (20%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Kuwait (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 17% |
| Kuwait | $866K | 15% |
| China | $784K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $494K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $433K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $385K | 6.5% |
| Oman | $142K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $122K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $114K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 sodium hydroxide solid imports (HS 2815.11): 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 2815.11: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium hydroxide solid imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solid to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and Kuwait (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solid to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium hydroxide solid?
The HS code for sodium hydroxide solid is subheading 2815.11. 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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