Sodium hydroxide solution imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $61.7 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (273.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $96.2 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 | $61.7M | 273.2K t |
| 2023 | $74.0M | 215.8K t |
| 2022 | $96.2M | 167.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 105.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 148.6K t |
| 2019 | $37.0M | 158.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 123.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.3M | 245.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sodium hydroxide solution from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (47%), France (20%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $28.7M | 47% |
| France | $12.1M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 9.2% |
| Norway | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| United States | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $657K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $158K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $105K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.29, 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 solution exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $9.3 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (36%), France (20%), Finland (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.3M | 36% |
| France | $1.9M | 20% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $502K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $477K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $274K | 3% |
| China | $219K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $178K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $159K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $136K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sodium hydroxide solution imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $61.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 273.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by France (20%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.29 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 solution to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.3 million in 2017 to $61.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $96.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Finland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $52.4 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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