281520Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
水酸化カリウム（かせいカリ）
HS code 281520 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 281520 (Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)) totaled ¥166M (YoY -42.0%), with a volume of 1,344,236 KG at about ¥124/KG. The top import sources are United States of America (53.1%), Republic of Korea (21.6%), Sweden (15.7%). Exports totaled ¥188M (YoY -4.0%), with a volume of 281,274 KG at about ¥667/KG. The top export destinations are Taiwan (40.1%), United States of America (27.5%), People's Republic of China (11.4%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | ¥795M | 40.1% | 1,122,000 KG | ¥708/KG |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥546M | 27.5% | 1,473,200 KG | ¥371/KG |
| 3 | People's Republic of China | ¥227M | 11.4% | 471,738 KG | ¥480/KG |
| 4 | Thailand | ¥128M | 6.4% | 807,982 KG | ¥158/KG |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥88M | 4.5% | 271,138 KG | ¥326/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥1B | 53.1% | 15,075,386 KG | ¥82/KG |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥507M | 21.6% | 3,156,520 KG | ¥160/KG |
| 3 | Sweden | ¥367M | 15.7% | 468,000 KG | ¥785/KG |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥143M | 6.1% | 1,264,080 KG | ¥113/KG |
| 5 | Germany | ¥66M | 2.8% | 39,720 KG | ¥1,663/KG |
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