Sodium hydroxide solid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium hydroxide solid by Turkey reached $24.7 million in 2024 (50.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.1 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 | $24.7M | 50.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 55.0K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 59.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 38.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 35.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 33.6K t |
Where Turkey imports sodium hydroxide solid from
Iran alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $16.0M | 65% |
| France | $2.5M | 10% |
| Qatar | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $533K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $502K | 2% |
| Poland | $238K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $121K | 0.5% |
| China | $89K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.64, 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 solid exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported sodium hydroxide solid worth $13.9 million (21.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (49%), Bulgaria (10%), Turkmenistan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $6.8M | 49% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 9.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $729K | 5.2% |
| Syria | $514K | 3.7% |
| Suriname | $313K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $313K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $305K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $291K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $272K | 2% |
| Libya | $266K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported sodium hydroxide solid worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solid to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by France (10%) and Qatar (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $46.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sodium hydroxide solid?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Bulgaria and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 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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