Sodium hydroxide solution imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $280.1 million of sodium hydroxide solution in 2024 (981.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $492.9 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 | $280.1M | 981.5K t |
| 2023 | $295.3M | 641.8K t |
| 2022 | $492.9M | 633.1K t |
| 2021 | $257.8M | 618.6K t |
| 2020 | $168.8M | 581.5K t |
| 2019 | $176.8M | 762.6K t |
| 2018 | $252.1M | 460.5K t |
| 2017 | $241.9M | 490.0K t |
Where the United States imports sodium hydroxide solution from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (26%), Japan (20%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $72.9M | 26% |
| Japan | $57.4M | 21% |
| Canada | $35.8M | 13% |
| Belgium | $30.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $26.1M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $25.2M | 9% |
| Qatar | $15.2M | 5.4% |
| Norway | $8.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $924K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 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 exports from the United States
Exports of sodium hydroxide solution by the United States reached $1.35 billion in 2024 (4.90 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 113 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (44%), Canada (12%), Chile (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $589.4M | 44% |
| Canada | $159.6M | 12% |
| Chile | $93.9M | 7% |
| Australia | $86.3M | 6.4% |
| Jamaica | $78.5M | 5.8% |
| Uruguay | $52.5M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $44.6M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $42.6M | 3.2% |
| Finland | $31.8M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $26.5M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported sodium hydroxide solution worth $280.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 981.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 210 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium hydroxide solution to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($72.9 million), followed by Japan (20%) and Canada (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium hydroxide solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium hydroxide solution to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $241.9 million in 2017 to $280.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $492.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $270.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export sodium hydroxide solution?
Yes. The United States exported $1.35 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Canada and Chile. That compares with imports of $280.1 million in the same 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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