April 2026 Soda Ash Import and Export Data

May 20, 2026

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Highlights at a glance

In April 2026, China’s soda ash imports totaled 5,200 tons—up 12.83% YoY but down 89.11% MoM—while Jan–Apr imports surged 558.51% YoY to 95,500 tons, reflecting a massive 81,000-ton increase. Turkey dominated imports (72%), followed by the UAE (21%) and Japan (7%). Conversely, exports soared to 270,300 tons in April (+58.43% YoY, +6.29% MoM), with Jan–Apr exports reaching 926,400 tons (+41.68% YoY, +272,500 tons). Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Vietnam were the top export destinations, accounting for 23%, 19%, and 14% respectively. The data highlights China’s sharp import growth amid concentrated sourcing and robust export expansion across key Asian markets.

According to customs data, in April 2026, China’s soda ash imports stood at5,200 tons, a year-on-year increase of 12.83% and a month-on-month decrease of 89.11%. The cumulative soda ash imports from January to April 2026 were approximately

95,500 tons, a year-on-year surge of 558.51%, with an import volume increase of about 81,000 tons.

Top 3 Soda Ash Import Countries (April 2026)

Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan, accounting for 72%, 21% and 7% of total imports respectively.

In April 2026, China’s soda ash exports reached 270,300 tons, a year-on-year increase of 58.43% and a month-on-month increase of 6.29%. The cumulative soda ash exports from January to April 2026 totaled 926,400 tons, a year-on-year increase of 41.68%, with an export volume increase of about 272,500 tons.