U.S. - Caustic Soda - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Caustic Soda Export Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the caustic soda price per ton stood at $374.0 (FOB, US), picking up by 4.5% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 9% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in August 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($601.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($287.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Caustic Soda Export Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was caustic soda in the solid form ($1.2K per ton), while the average price for exports of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) stood at $371.6 per ton.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) (+3.2%).
U.S. Caustic Soda Exports
In August 2022, after two months of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of caustic soda, when their volume increased by 9.1% to 495K tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when exports increased by 36% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 614K tons. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, caustic soda exports rose notably to $185M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.6% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports increased by +14.0% against July 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when exports increased by 36% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $211M. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
U.S. Caustic Soda Exports by Type
Caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) (494K tons) was the largest type of caustic soda exported from the United States, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by caustic soda in the solid form (1.4K tons), with a 0.3% share of total exports.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) was relatively modest.
In value terms, caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) ($183M) remains the largest type of caustic soda exported from the United States, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by caustic soda in the solid form ($1.7M), with a 0.9% share of total exports.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) totaled +3.6%.
U.S. Caustic Soda Exports by Country
Brazil (274K tons) was the main destination for caustic soda exports from the United States, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, caustic soda exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (47K tons), sixfold. Australia (42K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-1.9% per month) and Australia (-0.0% per month).
In value terms, Brazil ($95M) remains the key foreign market for caustic soda exports from the United States, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($19M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Brazil totaled +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+2.5% per month) and Mexico (-0.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the caustic soda market in the U.S.. 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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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