Caustic soda imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported caustic soda worth $10.2 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.4 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 | $10.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports caustic soda from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 51% |
| India | $2.3M | 23% |
| South Africa | $999K | 9.8% |
| Mauritius | $870K | 8.5% |
| Hong Kong | $302K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $91K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $76K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $74K | 0.7% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $38K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 95% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 4.1% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0.3% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 112% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe caustic soda imports (HS 2815): 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: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported caustic soda worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (23%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of caustic soda to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. The peak was 2022 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (95% of the value) and 2815.12 (4%).
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