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China Caustic Soda Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the caustic soda price amounted to $504 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -9.6% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 an increase of 16% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $564 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($722 per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($316 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 South Africa (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
China 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 ($712 per ton), while the average price for exports of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) stood at $474 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: caustic soda in the solid form (+3.7%).
China Caustic Soda Exports
In September 2022, shipments abroad of caustic soda increased by 34% to 347K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0% over the last eight months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, exports increased by +43.1% against July 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 121% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in September 2022.
In value terms, caustic soda exports surged to $175M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.9% 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 +30.1% against July 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 109% month-to-month. The exports peaked in September 2022.
China Caustic Soda Exports by Type
Caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) (302K tons) was the largest type of caustic soda exported from China, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) exceeded the volume of the second product type, caustic soda in the solid form (44K tons), sevenfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) totaled +5.1%.
In value terms, caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) ($143M) remains the largest type of caustic soda exported from China, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by caustic soda in the solid form ($32M), with an 18% share of total exports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) totaled +6.8%.
China Caustic Soda Exports by Country
Indonesia (98K tons), Australia (95K tons) and the Netherlands (23K tons) were the main destinations of caustic soda exports from China, with a combined 62% share of total exports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +146.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for caustic soda exported from China were Australia ($50M), Indonesia ($39M) and Saudi Arabia ($13M), with a combined 58% share of total exports. the Netherlands, Brazil, Taiwan (Chinese), Papua New Guinea, Vietnam and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +141.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the caustic soda market 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 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
- Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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LIST OF TABLES
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
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- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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