World - Caustic Soda - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingUse of Caustic
Caustic substances are chemicals that can cause severe burns or damage to living tissues upon contact. They are corrosive in nature and possess a high pH value. Caustics can be in the form of liquids, solids, or gases, and are commonly used in a variety of industries for different purposes.
One of the primary uses of caustic substances is in the manufacturing of various cleaning products. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as caustic soda or lye, is a frequently used caustic compound in cleaning agents. It is highly effective in removing grease, oil, and other stubborn stains. Caustic soda is used in the formulation of oven cleaners, drain openers, and degreasers.
In the textile industry, caustic substances are used for processes such as mercerization. Mercerization is a treatment performed on cotton fabric to improve its strength, dye uptake, and luster. Sodium hydroxide is applied to the fabric, which causes its fibers to swell and become more receptive to dyes and finishes.
Caustic substances also play a vital role in the production of soaps and detergents. Sodium hydroxide reacts with fats or oils in a process called saponification, creating soap. Similarly, caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) is used in the manufacturing of liquid soaps, hand wash, and shampoos.
In the petroleum industry, caustic substances are used for refining purposes. They are utilized to remove impurities, such as sulfur compounds, from petroleum products. The process involves mixing the crude oil with a caustic solution, which reacts with the impurities and forms a sludge that can be easily separated from the oil.
Another important application of caustics is in the production of paper. Sodium hydroxide is used during the pulping process to break down wood chips into pulp fibers. The caustic soda helps dissolve the lignin, a natural polymer that binds the wood fibers, allowing for the separation of individual fibers for paper production.
It is important to note that caustic substances should be handled with extreme care as they can cause harm to humans and the environment. Proper safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing and using specialized equipment, should be followed when working with caustic chemicals.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global caustic soda market. 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
- Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- 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
+ 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
Company coverage:
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
-
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
-
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
-
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
-
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
-
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
-
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO -
11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
-
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
-
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global caustic soda market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global peroxides of sodium market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global potassium hydroxide market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for caustic soda in the solid form.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye).
The global caustic soda market revenue amounted to $19.8B in 2017, increasing by 25% against the previous year. This figur...
In 2016, approx. X tons of caustic soda were imported worldwide- surging by X% against the previous year figure. In general, caustic soda imports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The growt...
In 2016, approx. X tons of caustic soda were imported worldwide- surging by X% against the previous year figure. In general, caustic soda imports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The growt...
The Dow Chemical Co., a US corporation with headquarters in Michigan, is one of the global leaders in caustic soda production. Combining century-old experience with global manufacturing facilities and a well-established supply chain, Dow ensures the hi
Despite a relatively severe drop in exports in 2014, the U.S. continued its dominance in the global caustic soda trade. In 2014, the U.S. exported X million tons of caustic soda totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary tra
Global potash production increased by 2.3% y/y to 46M tons of potassium oxide (K2O) equivalent in 2021. With the steady expansion of mining facilities in Russia, Canada and Belarus, the world’s potash output is forecast to pick up a further 11% by 2025.
The potassium hydroxide market, buoyed by steady demand from soap and detergent, fertilizer, and potassium carbonate manufacturers, emerged from the pandemic without any significant losses. The market is set to expand further, as a result of increasing demand from hygiene product industry, electronic chemistry and alternative fuel manufacture.
Discover the top import markets for caustic soda in aqueous solution (soda lye) based on import values in 2023. Learn about the key countries driving the demand for this versatile chemical compound.
In value terms, residual lyes imports totaled $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern indicated some not...
In value terms, residual lyes exports stood at $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern indicated some no...