28152000 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 51.8% of imports (€145.4M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (26.2%). With an HHI of 3476, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 28.3% of European exports (€79.4M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 31.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-12.4%) and exports stable (1.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) (NC8 28152000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 51.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) (NC8 28152000) is €-284K over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €280.6M, exports: €280.3M).

How much does the EU import of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)?

The EU imported €280.6M of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) (NC8 28152000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 307.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)?

The weighted average import price of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) (NC8 28152000) is €0.9135/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)?

The leading EU member state importer of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) (NC8 28152000) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 31.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-12.4%) and exports stable (1.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€145.4M	51.8%	180.0M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€73.5M	26.2%	57.7M kg
3	🇯🇴 Jordan	€18.5M	6.6%	21.4M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€17.5M	6.3%	24.1M kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€13.5M	4.8%	12.6M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€79.4M	28.3%	142.7M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€47.5M	16.9%	78.5M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€43.8M	15.6%	45.1M kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€37.9M	13.5%	50.8M kg
5	🇮🇱 Israel	€13.6M	4.9%	30.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€145.4M	180.0Mt	€0.8077/kg	54.2%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€73.5M	57.7Mt	€1.27/kg	27.4%
3	🇯🇴 Jordan	€18.5M	21.4Mt	€0.8666/kg	6.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€17.5M	24.1Mt	€0.7274/kg	6.5%
5	🇨🇳 China	€13.5M	12.6Mt	€1.07/kg	5.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€79.4M	142.7Mt	€0.5560/kg	35.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€47.5M	78.5Mt	€0.6048/kg	21.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€43.8M	45.1Mt	€0.9712/kg	19.7%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€37.9M	50.8Mt	€0.7460/kg	17.0%
5	🇮🇱 Israel	€13.6M	30.2Mt	€0.4510/kg	6.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€145.4M	180.0Mt	€0.8077/kg	54.2%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€73.5M	57.7Mt	€1.27/kg	27.4%
3	🇯🇴 Jordan	€18.5M	21.4Mt	€0.8666/kg	6.9%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€17.5M	24.1Mt	€0.7274/kg	6.5%
5	🇨🇳 China	€13.5M	12.6Mt	€1.07/kg	5.0%

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