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HS 2805.11 Sodium

Alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium

Part of heading 2805 (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals…), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$55.1M
−24.0% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$55.4M
−29.3% vs 2023
Exporting countries
35
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
99
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2805.11 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$55.1M in 2024Imports$55.4M in 2024
$0
$25M
$50M
$75M
$100M
World exports and imports of HS 2805.11 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2805.11 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$96.3M$94M
2020$88.5M$84.3M
2021$81.5M$78.4M
2022$90M$87.5M
2023$72.6M$78.4M
2024$55.1M$55.4M

2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2805.11 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.

Exports$678K in Dec 2024Imports$2.95M in Dec 2024
$0
$2M
$4M
$6M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2805.11 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2805.11 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$1.57M$4.56M
Feb 2022$1.19M$4.52M
Mar 2022$634K$2.99M
Apr 2022$1.36M$2.7M
May 2022$2.42M$3.78M
Jun 2022$2.43M$4.03M
Jul 2022$2.22M$3.55M
Aug 2022$1.45M$4.32M
Sep 2022$1M$3.27M
Oct 2022$618K$3.24M
Nov 2022$706K$4.15M
Dec 2022$320K$3.91M
Jan 2023$1.5M$2.99M
Feb 2023$1.76M$4.12M
Mar 2023$1.87M$3.72M
Apr 2023$1.61M$4.4M
May 2023$795K$2.81M
Jun 2023$992K$2.8M
Jul 2023$1.32M$2.26M
Aug 2023$1.13M$3.95M
Sep 2023$968K$1.97M
Oct 2023$858K$2.48M
Nov 2023$1.1M$3.03M
Dec 2023$745K$2.74M
Jan 2024$933K$2.42M
Feb 2024$492K$2.61M
Mar 2024$914K$2.67M
Apr 2024$410K$2.34M
May 2024$1.28M$2.85M
Jun 2024$765K$2.65M
Jul 2024$878K$2.8M
Aug 2024$981K$2.4M
Sep 2024$788K$2.41M
Oct 2024$829K$2.24M
Nov 2024$687K$2.45M
Dec 2024$678K$2.95M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2805.11 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    Francepartner reported
    $30.1M
    54.7% of world
  2. 2
    $20.3M
    36.8% of world
  3. 3
    $1.75M
    3.2% of world
  4. 4
    $579K
    1.0% of world
  5. 5
    Indiapartner reported
    $361K
    0.7% of world
  6. 6
    $327K
    0.6% of world
  7. 7
    $313K
    0.6% of world
  8. 8
    $279K
    0.5% of world
  9. 9
    $240K
    0.4% of world
  10. 10
    $236K
    0.4% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $20.6M
    37.3% of world
  2. 2
    Indiapartner reported
    $8.34M
    15.0% of world
  3. 3
    $7.62M
    13.8% of world
  4. 4
    $5.08M
    9.2% of world
  5. 5
    $2.33M
    4.2% of world
  6. 6
    $1.87M
    3.4% of world
  7. 7
    $1.66M
    3.0% of world
  8. 8
    $1.5M
    2.7% of world
  9. 9
    $980K
    1.8% of world
  10. 10
    $899K
    1.6% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2805.11 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$361K
−34.2% vs 2023, 0.7% of world
India imports in 2024
$8.34M
−38.9% vs 2023, 15.0% of world

India does not publish detailed six digit trade figures. These are mirror figures, built from what the 28 major economies reported about their trade with India, so treat them as a lower bound.

India exports to

  1. 1
    $228K
    63.2% of exports
  2. 2
    $84.7K
    23.5% of exports
  3. 3
    $39.3K
    10.9% of exports
  4. 4
    $3.95K
    1.1% of exports
  5. 5
    $2.35K
    0.7% of exports
  6. 6
    $1.54K
    0.4% of exports
  7. 7
    $653
    0.2% of exports
  8. 8
    $14
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $8.24M
    98.9% of imports
  2. 2
    $28.2K
    0.3% of imports
  3. 3
    $27.9K
    0.3% of imports
  4. 4
    $22K
    0.3% of imports
  5. 5
    $13.2K
    0.2% of imports
  6. 6
    $1.64K
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2805.11

1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

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Suppliers of HS 2805.11 chemicals

Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.

Questions about HS 2805.11

Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.

What is HS code 280511?

HS code 280511 (also written 2805.11) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium. It sits under heading 2805 (alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not…) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 280511?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $55.1M and imports worth $55.4M under HS code 280511. Reported exports changed by −24.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 280511?

The largest exporters in 2024 were France (54.7% of world exports), China (36.8% of world exports) and United States (3.2% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 280511?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (37.3% of world imports), India (15.0% of world imports) and Japan (13.8% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 280511?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $361K and imported at least $8.34M under HS code 280511 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Malaysia and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 280511?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Sodium. Codes marked indicative are assigned from the chemical's structure class or chapter, so confirm the final classification with your customs broker.

Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example India uses eight digit ITC-HS codes and the United States uses ten digit HTS codes, so check the national tariff for the full code and the duty rate.