China - Caustic Soda - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Caustic Soda Price in China (FOB) - 2023
- Caustic Soda Price in China (CIF) - 2022
- Caustic Soda Exports in China
- Caustic Soda Imports in China
Caustic Soda Price in China (FOB) - 2023
In June 2023, the average caustic soda export price amounted to $361 per ton, with a decrease of -13% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 16% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $564 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($566 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($199 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Caustic Soda Price in China (CIF) - 2022
The average caustic soda import price stood at $232 per ton in 2022, waning by -43.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $938 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($937 per ton), while the price for the UK ($36 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+73.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Caustic Soda Exports in China
For the fourth consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas shipments of caustic soda, which increased by 122% to 3.2M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, caustic soda exports surged to $1.6B in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Caustic Soda in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Australia | 57.8 | 46.2 | 129 | 446 | 97.6% |
| Indonesia | 20.1 | 20.7 | 51.1 | 224 | 123.4% |
| South Africa | 10.2 | 4.9 | 10.3 | 71.2 | 91.1% |
| Vietnam | 29.7 | 24.1 | 27.0 | 68.4 | 32.1% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 31.9 | 30.5 | 38.7 | 67.7 | 28.5% |
| Brazil | 9.5 | 10.0 | 17.9 | 65.9 | 90.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3.1 | N/A | 2.0 | 55.8 | 162.1% |
| Malta | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | 51.1 | 1498.4% |
| Netherlands | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | 43.3 | 656.5% |
| Papua New Guinea | 14.8 | 8.7 | 15.2 | 38.8 | 37.9% |
| Thailand | 7.0 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 31.2 | 64.6% |
| Tanzania | 6.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 18.8 | 41.0% |
| Uzbekistan | 15.6 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 13.5 | -4.7% |
| Others | 228 | 154 | 123 | 423 | 22.9% |
| Total | 435 | 313 | 426 | 1,619 | 55.0% |
Top Export Markets for Caustic Soda from China in 2022:
- Australia (769.7K tons)
- Indonesia (591.9K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (281.5K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (133.8K tons)
- South Africa (133.8K tons)
- Vietnam (130.4K tons)
- Brazil (114.5K tons)
- Malta (105.2K tons)
- Papua New Guinea (103.7K tons)
- Netherlands (83.4K tons)
- Thailand (72.6K tons)
- Tanzania (56.5K tons)
- Uzbekistan (52.0K tons)
Caustic Soda Imports in China
In 2022, imports of caustic soda into China totaled 57K tons, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25%.
In value terms, caustic soda imports reduced markedly to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38%.
| Import of Caustic Soda in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 13.7 | 4.1 | 5.5 | 5.4 | -26.7% |
| Germany | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 10.1% |
| United States | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 33.9% |
| Sweden | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 122.4% |
| Poland | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 8.7% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 41.4% |
| Indonesia | 2.9 | 2.1 | N/A | N/A | -27.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | 6.2 | 4.4 | 2.9 | N/A | -31.6% |
| Others | 2.9 | 2.0 | 6.4 | 1.3 | -23.5% |
| Total | 29.4 | 16.3 | 22.5 | 13.2 | -23.4% |
Top Suppliers of Caustic Soda to China in 2022:
- Japan (29.8K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (8.2K tons)
- United Kingdom (6.2K tons)
- Sweden (4.4K tons)
- Germany (2.6K tons)
- United States (1.3K tons)
- Poland (1.0K tons)
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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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- 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 Of Origin, 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, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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