Sodium sulfate exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $28.0 million of sodium sulfate in 2024 (133.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 80 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.1 million.
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 | $28.0M | 133.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 160.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 187.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 198.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 211.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 218.8K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 299.3K t |
| 2017 | $26.8M | 203.7K t |
Where the United States exports sodium sulfate to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $18.9M | 68% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 15% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $685K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $326K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $279K | 1% |
| Israel | $196K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $178K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $71K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 91% above the world average of $0.11. 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 sulfate imports to the United States
The United States imported $11.2 million of sodium sulfate in 2024 (90.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Canada alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.5M | 75% |
| Spain | $551K | 4.9% |
| India | $528K | 4.7% |
| China | $503K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $450K | 4% |
| Germany | $226K | 2% |
| Mexico | $199K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $124K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $53K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sodium sulfate exports (HS 2833.11): 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 2833.11: Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfate exported by the United States?
The United States exported sodium sulfate worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 80 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium sulfate from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Canada (15%) and Ireland (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium sulfate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $0.11 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 sulfate from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.8 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import sodium sulfate?
Yes. The United States imported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Spain and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfate?
The HS code for sodium sulfate is subheading 2833.11. 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 2833 page.
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