Caustic soda and caustic potash: South Korea exports to the United States
HS 2815 · 수산화나트륨[가성(苛性)소다], 수산화칼륨[가성(苛性)칼륨], 과산화나트륨ㆍ과산화칼륨 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $6.3 million of caustic soda and caustic potash (HS 2815) to the United States, up 62.1% from September 2026 and up 548.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of caustic soda and caustic potash (HS 2815) to the United States totalled $57.0 million, up 69.2% from the 12 months before ($33.7 million).
The United States took 13.7% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 2nd of 68 destinations (3rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to the United States over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $0.18 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.02 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United States in October 2026 were $210,600 (down 27.6% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $6.1 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $6.3M | +548.1% | 34,630 t | $0.18 | $211K | 6.6 t |
| September 2026 | $3.9M | +6.2% | 14,120 t | $0.28 | $124K | 623 kg |
| August 2026 | $6.7M | +115.4% | 28,206 t | $0.24 | $205K | 1.7 t |
| July 2026 | $4.7M | -26.4% | 23,151 t | $0.20 | $283K | 18.2 t |
| June 2026 | $5.2M | +161.5% | 8,367 t | $0.62 | $118K | 1.5 t |
| May 2026 | $11.1M | +468.7% | 26,017 t | $0.42 | $157K | 4.1 t |
| April 2026 | $4.8M | +3.7% | 9,642 t | $0.50 | $173K | 5.4 t |
| March 2026 | $5.6M | +389.6% | 14,128 t | $0.40 | $277K | 12.9 t |
| February 2026 | $2.3M | -38.6% | 2,079 t | $1.08 | $147K | 4.1 t |
| January 2026 | $1.2M | +30.4% | 1,162 t | $1.03 | $141K | 647 kg |
| December 2025 | $2.6M | -13.3% | 5,790 t | $0.46 | $302K | 14.6 t |
| November 2025 | $2.7M | +20.6% | 5,796 t | $0.47 | $504K | 35.7 t |
| October 2025 | $971K | +58.5% | 951 t | $1.02 | $291K | 18.3 t |
| September 2025 | $3.7M | +382.6% | 7,402 t | $0.49 | $608K | 44.1 t |
| August 2025 | $3.1M | +82.9% | 6,207 t | $0.50 | $312K | 22.7 t |
| July 2025 | $6.4M | +203.1% | 20,503 t | $0.31 | $592K | 41.8 t |
| June 2025 | $2.0M | +28.8% | 2,201 t | $0.90 | $89K | 1.2 t |
| May 2025 | $1.9M | -61.3% | 2,111 t | $0.92 | $74K | 2.4 t |
| April 2025 | $4.7M | -47.8% | 8,470 t | $0.55 | $94K | 1.4 t |
| March 2025 | $1.1M | -68.1% | 1,384 t | $0.83 | $237K | 506 kg |
| February 2025 | $3.7M | +246.6% | 11,712 t | $0.31 | $253K | 5.4 t |
| January 2025 | $916K | -60.6% | 1,124 t | $0.81 | $303K | 21.4 t |
| December 2024 | $3.0M | +37.9% | 5,578 t | $0.55 | $58K | 304 kg |
| November 2024 | $2.3M | +3.2% | 4,322 t | $0.52 | $340K | 36.2 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
See also: Caustic soda and caustic potash to all countries · all exports to the United States