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HS 2815.11 Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid

Part of heading 2815 (Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxideโ€ฆ), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$531M
โˆ’18.1% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$637M
โˆ’14.4% vs 2023
Exporting countries
64
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
182
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2815.11 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$531M in 2024Imports$637M in 2024
$0
$250M
$500M
$750M
$1B
World exports and imports of HS 2815.11 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2815.11 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$569M$627M
2020$431M$486M
2021$464M$513M
2022$804M$962M
2023$648M$744M
2024$531M$637M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2815.11 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$20M in Dec 2024Imports$8.99M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2815.11 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2815.11 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$26.3M$10.7M
Feb 2022$21.5M$9.32M
Mar 2022$31.7M$15M
Apr 2022$32M$14.1M
May 2022$32.3M$14.8M
Jun 2022$37.1M$14.8M
Jul 2022$38.6M$11M
Aug 2022$40.2M$11.9M
Sep 2022$30.9M$15M
Oct 2022$30.4M$18M
Nov 2022$40.3M$18.9M
Dec 2022$35.4M$13.8M
Jan 2023$30.1M$13.7M
Feb 2023$32.5M$13M
Mar 2023$38.3M$12.6M
Apr 2023$32.7M$9.68M
May 2023$35.1M$11.7M
Jun 2023$26.8M$9.89M
Jul 2023$22.4M$10.1M
Aug 2023$20.7M$10.3M
Sep 2023$18.6M$9.29M
Oct 2023$16.6M$11.4M
Nov 2023$21.6M$8.86M
Dec 2023$18.9M$9.32M
Jan 2024$18.3M$11.2M
Feb 2024$19.4M$12.1M
Mar 2024$24M$10.6M
Apr 2024$19M$11.1M
May 2024$18.1M$10.3M
Jun 2024$18.2M$8.98M
Jul 2024$18.4M$11.9M
Aug 2024$22.5M$13.5M
Sep 2024$18.9M$10.6M
Oct 2024$24.2M$13.1M
Nov 2024$15.6M$13.2M
Dec 2024$20M$8.99M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2815.11 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $231M
    43.5% of world
  2. 2
    $41M
    7.7% of world
  3. 3
    $32M
    6.0% of world
  4. 4
    $29.9M
    5.6% of world
  5. 5
    $27M
    5.1% of world
  6. 6
    $24M
    4.5% of world
  7. 7
    $21.1M
    4.0% of world
  8. 8
    Iranpartner reported
    $16.1M
    3.0% of world
  9. 9
    $15.5M
    2.9% of world
  10. 10
    $13.6M
    2.6% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $54.9M
    8.6% of world
  2. 2
    $36.8M
    5.8% of world
  3. 3
    $24.3M
    3.8% of world
  4. 4
    $23.7M
    3.7% of world
  5. 5
    $23.7M
    3.7% of world
  6. 6
    $21.2M
    3.3% of world
  7. 7
    $18.5M
    2.9% of world
  8. 8
    $17.9M
    2.8% of world
  9. 9
    $17.1M
    2.7% of world
  10. 10
    $15.5M
    2.4% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2815.11 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$41M
+46.9% vs 2023, 7.7% of world
India imports in 2024
$334K
โˆ’6.9% vs 2023, <0.1% 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
    $15.5M
    37.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $13.4M
    32.6% of exports
  3. 3
    $5.2M
    12.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $2.65M
    6.5% of exports
  5. 5
    $1.36M
    3.3% of exports
  6. 6
    $1.32M
    3.2% of exports
  7. 7
    $405K
    1.0% of exports
  8. 8
    $291K
    0.7% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $100K
    30.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $88K
    26.3% of imports
  3. 3
    $69.4K
    20.8% of imports
  4. 4
    $42.1K
    12.6% of imports
  5. 5
    $33.6K
    10.1% of imports
  6. 6
    $785
    0.2% of imports
  7. 7
    $32
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2815.11

2 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

Indicative HS code

Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.

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Suppliers of HS 2815.11 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2815.11

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

What is HS code 281511?

HS code 281511 (also written 2815.11) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid. It sits under heading 2815 (sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), peroxides ofโ€ฆ) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 281511?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $531M and imports worth $637M under HS code 281511. Reported exports changed by โˆ’18.1% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 281511?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (43.5% of world exports), India (7.7% of world exports) and Thailand (6.0% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 281511?

The largest importers in 2024 were Indonesia (8.6% of world imports), United States (5.8% of world imports) and Turkey (3.8% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 281511?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $41M and imported at least $334K under HS code 281511 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was South Africa and its largest supplier was Italy.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 281511?

CompoundList lists 2 chemicals under this code, including Sodium hydroxide and Sodium hydroxide--water (1/1/1). 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.