Sodium hydroxide solution exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $12.5 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (48.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.5 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 | $12.5M | 48.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 72.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 41.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 24.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 21.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 27.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports sodium hydroxide solution to
Austria alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $8.1M | 64% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $840K | 6.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $169K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $80K | 0.6% |
| United States | $66K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $46K | 0.4% |
| India | $41K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $30K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium hydroxide solution imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $5.1 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (49%), Italy (42%), Kuwait (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 49% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 42% |
| Kuwait | $363K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $12K | 0.2% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sodium hydroxide solution exports (HS 2815.12): 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 2815.12: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium hydroxide solution exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported sodium hydroxide solution worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium hydroxide solution from the United Arab Emirates?
Austria was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.29 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 solution from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Italy and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium hydroxide solution?
The HS code for sodium hydroxide solution is subheading 2815.12. 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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