World - Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Caustic soda in the solid form market

Caustic soda in the solid form market: find the latest information enhanced by an Ai-driven BI platform. Datasets cover imports, market size, production, exports, trade, companies, consumption, and market prices. Here is a split by region, including the U.K., EU, Africa, Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, the U.S., and China. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Caustic Soda in The Solid Form - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2China
3Japan
4Turkey
5Bangladesh

In value terms, the largest caustic soda in the solid form markets worldwide were the United States, China and Japan, together comprising 30% of the global market. These countries were followed by Turkey, Bangladesh, India, Germany, the UK, Russia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 28%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Pakistan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while market of caustic soda in the solid form for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caustic Soda in the Solid Form Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Iran455324389-7.5%
India724476398-25.9%
China441488422-2.2%
Egypt600581517-7.2%
Kuwait5275335300.3%
Poland682440546-10.5%
Thailand597506557-3.4%
France723n/a571-11.1%
Saudi Arabia582570579-0.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)652529592-4.7%
Russia6215096331.0%
Mexico703611667-2.6%
Belgium6476147074.5%
Average567514519-4.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($707 per ton), while Iran ($389 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
United States902803829-4.1%
Italy759552642-8.0%
Democratic Republic of the Congo678568629-3.7%
Tanzania44232755712.3%
Nigeria535528531-0.4%
Indonesia572418483-8.1%
Uzbekistan606462457-13.2%
Cote d'Ivoire644398455-15.9%
Cameroon490361427-6.6%
Vietnam456385421-3.9%
Ghana495383419-8.0%
Kazakhstan490344415-8.0%
South Africa435345219-29.0%
Average577472519-5.1%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($829 per ton), while South Africa ($219 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Caustic Soda in The Solid Form - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
million USD
Nigeria3540373.8%
Vietnam383235-3.8%
Indonesia282828-0.2%
United States271624-6.0%
Tanzania17112315.7%

In value terms, Nigeria ($37M), Vietnam ($35M) and Indonesia ($28M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 13% of global imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Cameroon, Uzbekistan and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Tanzania saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caustic Soda in The Solid Form - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
million USD
China259187215-8.9%
India41546929.7%
Russia4235498.9%
Poland29344828.0%
France43n/a451.5%

In value terms, China ($215M) remains the largest caustic soda in the solid form supplier worldwide, comprising 29% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($69M), with a 9.3% share of global exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 6.7% share.

In China, exports of caustic soda in the solid form declined by an average annual rate of -8.9% over the period from 2019-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+29.7% per year) and Russia (+8.9% per year).

Caustic Soda in The Solid Form - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for caustic soda in the solid form worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Caustic Soda in The Solid Form - Top Companies

WESFARMERS CHEMICALS, ENERGY & FERTILISERS LIMITED, Solvay SA, Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., E A JUFFALI & BROTHERS CO.,LTD, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd., Olin Corporation, Celanese Corporation, TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS FRANCE, North Huajin Chemicals Industries Group Co., Ltd., Rohm and Haas Company, VERSALIS SPA, Avantor, Inc., Icl-Ip America Inc., LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, Israni Colour Chemicals Llc, Beijing Sanju Environmental Protection & New Materials Co., Ltd., Axiall Corporation, ARKEMA FRANCE, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.

Caustic Soda in The Solid Form - Product Coverage

  • HS 281511 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); solid

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for caustic soda in the solid form. 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    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. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

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