Sodium chlorate exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sodium chlorate by the United States reached $44.2 million in 2024 (53.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. Value rose 4% on 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 | $44.2M | 53.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.3M | 47.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 57.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 41.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 46.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 47.0K t |
Where the United States exports sodium chlorate to
Most of it went to Japan (48%), South Korea (15%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $21.1M | 48% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 15% |
| India | $6.0M | 14% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Colombia | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $999K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $973K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $676K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.66. 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 chlorate imports to the United States
The United States imported $161.9 million of sodium chlorate in 2024 (280.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 118 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $161.1M | 100% |
| India | $459K | 0.3% |
| China | $196K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $71K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $24K | 0% |
| Dominican Republic | $13K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sodium chlorate exports (HS 2829.11): 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 2829.11: Chlorates: of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium chlorate exported by the United States?
The United States exported sodium chlorate worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 59 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium chlorate from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium chlorate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.66 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 chlorate from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import sodium chlorate?
Yes. The United States imported $161.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, India and China. That compares with exports of $44.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sodium chlorate?
The HS code for sodium chlorate is subheading 2829.11. 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 2829 page.
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