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Contents:
- Caustic Soda Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Caustic Soda Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Caustic Soda Exports in the United States
- Caustic Soda Imports in the United States
Caustic Soda Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average caustic soda export price stood at $362 per ton in 2022, growing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $541 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($1,466 per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($233 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Suriname (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Caustic Soda Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average caustic soda import price stood at $376 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 88%. The import price peaked at $692 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($975 per ton), while the price for Canada ($280 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Caustic Soda Exports in the United States
Caustic soda exports from the United States surged to 5.7M tons in 2022, increasing by 23% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, caustic soda exports soared to $2.1B in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Caustic Soda in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 444 | 350 | 458 | 938 | 28.3% |
| Canada | 170 | 177 | 152 | 214 | 8.0% |
| Mexico | 74.6 | 51.4 | 79.0 | 163 | 29.8% |
| Australia | 157 | 85.8 | 115 | 136 | -4.7% |
| Chile | 49.1 | 41.4 | 58.2 | 103 | 28.0% |
| Jamaica | 78.8 | 34.8 | 52.5 | 71.1 | -3.4% |
| Netherlands | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 56.5 | 152.7% |
| Finland | 12.2 | 2.0 | N/A | 53.6 | 63.8% |
| Uruguay | 45.4 | 21.5 | 26.3 | 42.4 | -2.3% |
| Spain | 38.7 | 11.0 | 8.8 | 39.9 | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 31.2 | 26.8 | 35.6 | 34.2 | 3.1% |
| Guatemala | 9.1 | 5.6 | 9.7 | 22.5 | 35.2% |
| Others | 104 | 58.0 | 98.8 | 180 | 20.1% |
| Total | 1,219 | 868 | 1,098 | 2,054 | 19.0% |
Top Export Markets for Caustic Soda from the United States in 2022:
- Brazil (3018.2K tons)
- Australia (468.7K tons)
- Mexico (459.7K tons)
- Canada (400.9K tons)
- Chile (279.0K tons)
- Jamaica (203.4K tons)
- Netherlands (143.5K tons)
- Spain (125.9K tons)
- Finland (124.5K tons)
- Uruguay (116.6K tons)
- Guatemala (96.8K tons)
- Ireland (96.3K tons)
Caustic Soda Imports in the United States
In 2022, the amount of caustic soda imported into the United States amounted to 1.3M tons, with an increase of 8% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, caustic soda imports skyrocketed to $477M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Caustic Soda in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 85.7 | 44.9 | 62.7 | 145 | 19.2% |
| Japan | 39.8 | 28.8 | 49.3 | 83.7 | 28.1% |
| Netherlands | 15.8 | 19.7 | 39.1 | 66.4 | 61.4% |
| Qatar | 6.3 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 39.9 | 85.0% |
| Canada | 19.9 | 20.2 | 29.2 | 31.2 | 16.2% |
| South Korea | 3.1 | 16.5 | 10.6 | 25.7 | 102.4% |
| Mexico | 0.5 | 0.7 | 8.4 | 24.6 | 266.4% |
| Belgium | 5.9 | 8.0 | 16.3 | 15.4 | 37.7% |
| Others | 31.1 | 15.4 | 31.1 | 45.8 | 13.8% |
| Total | 208 | 162 | 253 | 477 | 31.9% |
Top Suppliers of Caustic Soda to the United States in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (487.7K tons)
- Japan (291.8K tons)
- Netherlands (187.2K tons)
- Canada (111.5K tons)
- Qatar (83.3K tons)
- South Korea (74.5K tons)
- Mexico (63.7K tons)
- Belgium (47.7K tons)
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.
Product coverage:
- 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
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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