Sodium bicarbonate exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $31.7 million of sodium bicarbonate in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.7M | 48.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 40.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 64.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 55.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 66.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 58.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 61.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 59.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports sodium bicarbonate to
The largest buyer markets were France (26%), Netherlands (15%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.3M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 15% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 7.8% |
| Argentina | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| India | $1.3M | 4% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $797K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $626K | 2% |
| Thailand | $620K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium bicarbonate imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of sodium bicarbonate by the United Kingdom reached $15.1 million in 2024 (29.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Turkey (37%), Ireland (13%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.7M | 37% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 13% |
| France | $1.9M | 12% |
| Hungary | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| United States | $725K | 4.8% |
| China | $511K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $454K | 3% |
| Spain | $282K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $220K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium bicarbonate exports (HS 2836.30): 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 2836.30: Carbonates: sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium bicarbonate exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported sodium bicarbonate worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 129 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium bicarbonate from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Ireland (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium bicarbonate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sodium bicarbonate from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import sodium bicarbonate?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $15.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium bicarbonate?
The HS code for sodium bicarbonate is subheading 2836.30. 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 2836 page.
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