28153000 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 81.8% of imports (€3.8M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (5.3%). With an HHI of 6756, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇿🇦 South Africa remains the largest client (24.6%, €2.4M), followed by 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 76.2% of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium imports, well ahead of 🇵🇱 Poland (8.8%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-40.3%) while exports were surging (45.3%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The main extra-EU supplier of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium (NC8 28153000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 81.8% 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, Peroxides of sodium or potassium?

The extra-EU trade balance for Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium (NC8 28153000) is €5.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €4.6M, exports: €9.7M).

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

The EU imported €4.6M of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium (NC8 28153000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 452K 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, Peroxides of sodium or potassium?

The weighted average import price of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium (NC8 28153000) is €10.26/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, Peroxides of sodium or potassium?

The leading EU member state importer of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium, Peroxides of sodium or potassium (NC8 28153000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 76.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-40.3%) while exports were surging (45.3%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	81.8%	123K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€244K	5.3%	9K kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€211K	4.6%	3K kg
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€188K	4.1%	3K kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€68K	1.5%	7K kg
6	🇺🇸 United States	€34K	0.7%	4K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€2.4M	24.6%	38K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4M	15.0%	31K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.1M	11.3%	17K kg
4	🇵🇪 Peru	€896K	9.3%	6K kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€754K	7.8%	6K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	123Kt	€30.77/kg	83.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€244K	9Kt	€25.95/kg	5.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€211K	3Kt	€83.73/kg	4.7%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€188K	3Kt	€61.38/kg	4.1%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€68K	7Kt	€9.59/kg	1.5%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€34K	4Kt	€8.40/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€2.4M	38Kt	€62.52/kg	36.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4M	31Kt	€46.63/kg	22.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.1M	17Kt	€64.07/kg	16.6%
4	🇵🇪 Peru	€896K	6Kt	€153.72/kg	13.6%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€754K	6Kt	€118.32/kg	11.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	123Kt	€30.77/kg	83.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€244K	9Kt	€25.95/kg	5.4%
3	🇮🇳 India	€211K	3Kt	€83.73/kg	4.7%
4	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€188K	3Kt	€61.38/kg	4.1%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€68K	7Kt	€9.59/kg	1.5%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€34K	4Kt	€8.40/kg	0.7%

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