HS 281520 · INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in East Africa

Strong alkali used in liquid soap, fertilisers, batteries and chemical synthesis; bought by soap makers and chemical firms.

Customs description: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

Imports by country

2023

$680k

Mostly from Rep. of Korea, China, United Kingdom

2022

$150k

2023

$63k

2023

$62k

Source: UN Comtrade, imports as each country reported them, latest year available.