China - Sodium Hydroxide In Aqueous Solution (Soda Lye Or Liquid Soda) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Caustic Soda in Aqueous Solution (Soda Lye) Prices in China

China Caustic Soda in Aqueous Solution (Soda Lye) Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) price amounted to $474 per ton (FOB, China), with a decrease of -9% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to September 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $534 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($630 per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($314 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Caustic Soda in Aqueous Solution (Soda Lye) Exports

In September 2022, shipments abroad of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) increased by 47% to 302K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.1% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, exports increased by +60.3% against July 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 132% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in September 2022.

In value terms, exports of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) skyrocketed to $143M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 113% m-o-m. The exports peaked in September 2022.

China Caustic Soda in Aqueous Solution (Soda Lye) Exports by Country

Australia (94K tons), Indonesia (93K tons) and the Netherlands (23K tons) were the main destinations of exports of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) from China, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (Chinese), Papua New Guinea and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +338.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) exported from China were Australia ($50M), Indonesia ($36M) and the Netherlands ($13M), together comprising 69% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Taiwan (Chinese) and Papua New Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +325.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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