Sodium hydroxide solid exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sodium hydroxide solid worth $11.6 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.8 million.
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 | $11.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 37.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 36.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 40.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 33.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 38.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports sodium hydroxide solid to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (22%), Tanzania (16%), Morocco (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.6M | 22% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 16% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 14% |
| Zambia | $699K | 6% |
| Uganda | $695K | 6% |
| Egypt | $524K | 4.5% |
| Nigeria | $456K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $385K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $270K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $263K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 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.
Sodium hydroxide solid imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.2 million of sodium hydroxide solid in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (40%), India (35%), Kuwait (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 40% |
| India | $1.5M | 35% |
| Kuwait | $652K | 16% |
| China | $336K | 8.1% |
| United States | $32K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sodium hydroxide solid exports (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 exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported sodium hydroxide solid worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 122 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium hydroxide solid from the United Arab Emirates?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Tanzania (16%) and Morocco (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium hydroxide solid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 8% above 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 exports of sodium hydroxide solid from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 431%. The peak was 2022 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import sodium hydroxide solid?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, India and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.5 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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