Sodium metal imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $20.2 million of sodium metal in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $41.4 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 | $20.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $35.1M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $41.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 17.2K t |
Where the United States imports sodium metal from
France alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $13.5M | 67% |
| China | $6.5M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $152K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $46K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $8K | 0% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium metal exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.4 million of sodium metal in 2024 (269 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 53 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (18%), China (15%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $249K | 18% |
| China | $207K | 15% |
| Canada | $122K | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 6.1% |
| France | $81K | 5.8% |
| Israel | $76K | 5.4% |
| Bermuda | $62K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $50K | 3.6% |
| Bahamas | $42K | 3% |
| Brazil | $41K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sodium metal imports (HS 2805.11): 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 2805.11: Alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium metal imported by the United States?
The United States imported sodium metal worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 137 countries worldwide, with 27% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium metal to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by China (32%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.41 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 metal to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $41.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export sodium metal?
Yes. The United States exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium metal?
The HS code for sodium metal is subheading 2805.11. 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 2805 page.
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