Soda ash exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soda ash by the United States reached $1.89 billion in 2024 (7.70 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. Value fell 12% from 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 | $1.89B | 7.70M t |
| 2023 | $2.16B | 6.41M t |
| 2022 | $1.99B | 6.58M t |
| 2021 | $1.49B | 6.48M t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 5.57M t |
| 2019 | $1.64B | 6.74M t |
| 2018 | $1.56B | 6.89M t |
| 2017 | $1.48B | 6.81M t |
Where the United States exports soda ash to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (18%), Chile (14%), Brazil (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $341.9M | 18% |
| Chile | $261.0M | 14% |
| Brazil | $155.5M | 8.2% |
| Indonesia | $146.9M | 7.8% |
| China | $137.2M | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $128.9M | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $88.3M | 4.7% |
| Argentina | $79.0M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $78.9M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $65.3M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soda ash imports to the United States
The United States imported $17.4 million of soda ash in 2024 (70.9 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.8M | 56% |
| France | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $996K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $616K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $520K | 3% |
| Japan | $389K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $376K | 2.2% |
| China | $358K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States soda ash exports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash exported by the United States?
The United States exported soda ash worth $1.89 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.70 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 111 countries worldwide, with 40% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy soda ash from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($341.9 million), followed by Chile (14%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of soda ash from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.48 billion in 2017 to $1.89 billion in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $2.16 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.69 billion a year.
Does the United States also import soda ash?
Yes. The United States imported $17.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, France and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.87 billion a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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