According to customs data, in August 2024, China imported 80,400 tons of soda ash, a year-on-year increase of 212,756.94%, and a month-on-month increase of 28.93%. From January to August 2024, the total imported soda ash was approximately 892,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 332%, and the import volume increased by approximately 685,700 tons.
In August, soda ash importing countries were: the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan, accounting for 80%, 10%, and 5% of the total imports respectively.
In August 2024, China exported 83,500 tons of soda ash, a year-on-year decrease of 22.76%, and a month-on-month increase of 46.34%; from January to August 2024, a total of 588,800 tons of soda ash were exported, a year-on-year decrease of 52%, and the export volume decreased by approximately 633,500 tons.
Among them, the top three countries in soda ash exports in August were South Korea, the Philippines, and Indonesia, accounting for 17%, 15%, and 15% of the total exports respectively.
