Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution. In 2022, Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution were the world's 465th most traded product, with a total trade of $8.8B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution grew by 104%, from $4.31B to $8.8B. Trade in Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution represent 0.037% of total world trade.
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution are a part of Sodium or Potassium Peroxides.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution were United States ($2.09B), China ($1.26B), Germany ($788M), Japan ($640M), and Belgium ($504M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution were Australia ($1.37B), Brazil ($1.11B), United States ($463M), Netherlands ($416M), and Finland ($393M).
Ranking Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in aqueous solution ranks 1638th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Sodium hydroxide is the most commonly used base in aqueous solutions. It can be used as a strong alkali to neutralize acids, to digest animal proteins, to saponify fats and oils, and to dissolve various organic compounds.