Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg. In 2022, Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg were the world's 3427th most traded product, with a total trade of $296M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg grew by 95.6%, from $151M to $296M. Trade in Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg represent 0.0013% of total world trade.
Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg are a part of Nitrogenous Fertilizers.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg were Chile ($126M), Germany ($47.8M), Russia ($38.7M), China ($18.7M), and United States ($18.3M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg were United States ($50M), United Arab Emirates ($42.8M), Mongolia ($36.7M), Brazil ($15.4M), and Canada ($13.9M).
Ranking Sodium nitrate, in packs >10 kg ranks 2649th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Sodium nitrate is a food preservative and is often found in cured meats, such as bacon and ham. It is also used in the production of inorganic nitric acid, which is used in hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" of shale for natural gas and oil.