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Netherlands - Caustic Soda - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 18, 2023

The Netherlands's Caustic Soda Price Rises Significantly to $534 per Ton

Netherlands Caustic Soda Export Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the caustic soda price amounted to $534 per ton (FOB, Netherlands), increasing by 44% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from March 2022 to March 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on March 2023 figures, caustic soda export price increased by +43.9% against February 2023 indices. The export price peaked at $592 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to March 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($787 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($260 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Caustic Soda in Netherlands (USD per ton)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Belgium328263251386380550396733869709779677787
United Kingdom8692072031,7025062052036221996145411,125583
Sweden404306329375458583491366404562442308496
NorwayN/AN/A352202464928N/AN/A2,409609N/A205443
France2292202653632082315144205431,128433362395
Germany245316213252297367276427262464550206337
United States453207822453432439190497195203N/A297288
Finland324239213409582332190330273648250185260
Average328288282379390439339463461592482371534

Netherlands Caustic Soda Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was caustic soda in the solid form ($1,883 per ton), while the average price for exports of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) totaled $526 per ton.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) (+4.2%).

Netherlands Caustic Soda Exports

In March 2023, approximately 83K tons of caustic soda were exported from the Netherlands; approximately reflecting February 2023 figures. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 31% against the previous month.

In value terms, caustic soda exports soared to $44M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 with an increase of 48% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $60M. From July 2022 to March 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Netherlands Caustic Soda Exports by Type

Caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) (83K tons) was the largest type of caustic soda exported from the Netherlands, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by caustic soda in the solid form (504 tons), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) stood at -3.5%.

In value terms, caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) ($43M) remains the largest type of caustic soda exported from the Netherlands, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by caustic soda in the solid form ($948K), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) was relatively modest.

Netherlands Caustic Soda Exports by Country

Sweden (27K tons) was the main destination for caustic soda exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, caustic soda exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (10K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (10K tons), with a 12% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.8% per month) and the United States (-6.0% per month).

In value terms, the largest markets for caustic soda exported from the Netherlands were Sweden ($13M), Belgium ($7.2M) and the UK ($4.2M), together comprising 56% of total exports.

the UK, with a CAGR of +100.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
  • Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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