Saudi Arabia - Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Caustic Soda in the Solid Form in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi market for caustic soda in the solid form amounted to $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Production of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form in Saudi Arabia
In value terms, production of caustic soda in the solid form rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.
Exports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form
Exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2023, exports of caustic soda in the solid form from Saudi Arabia amounted to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, exports of caustic soda in the solid form rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of caustic soda in solid form reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Nigeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of caustic soda in the solid form from Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Belgium, Tanzania and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Nigeria ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Sierra Leone ($X) constituted the largest markets for caustic soda in the solid form exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Bangladesh, Liberia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Belgium, Kenya and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average export price for caustic soda in the solid form stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form
Imports into Saudi Arabia
In 2023, the amount of caustic soda in the solid form imported into Saudi Arabia soared to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, imports of caustic soda in the solid form skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2019, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest caustic soda in the solid form supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of caustic soda in the solid form from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold.
From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Oman amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).
In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caustic soda in the solid form to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Oman amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average import price for caustic soda in the solid form stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, import price for caustic soda in the solid form decreased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for caustic soda in the solid form in Saudi Arabia. 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
Country coverage:
- Saudi Arabia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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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