Caustic soda market is stable

The domestic caustic soda market is stable. With the approach of the APEC summit, at least 1.4 million tons of caustic soda production capacity in Shandong will be affected to ensure the environmental protection requirements during the meeting, which will support the short-term local market. However, the downstream major industries such as chemical fiber, printing and dyeing in the East China and South China regions showed weak performance. Therefore, the supply and demand of the entire market did not fundamentally change. It is expected that the caustic soda market will be dominated by large-scale stable small-movies in November.

The high concentration of caustic soda market in Hebei Province, 32% ionized membrane base mainstream ex-factory price of 570-600 yuan / ton (acceptance), the market turnover is normal. The local chlor-alkali enterprises started to work steadily, but the surrounding enterprises in the Shandong region were affected by the APEC meeting. The load of construction started to decline, the overall output fell, and the impact on neighboring provinces weakened. The caustic soda market is expected to maintain a high level of consolidation.

The caustic soda market in Tianjin continues to be steady, and the mainstream ex-factory price for 32% ion-exchange membrane alkali is reported at 1800-1900 yuan/ton (100%), and the mainstream ex-factory price for 45-49% ion-exchange membrane alkali is 1850-1950 yuan/ton (a hundred percent). ), the market transactions are normal. The local chlor-alkali enterprises started a smooth process, and the down-to-earth purchases were conducted step by step, and the export export market was weak. It is expected that the caustic soda market will maintain a stable trend in the short-term.

The market of caustic soda in Henan Province has not changed much. The mainstream ex-factory price of 32% ionized membrane base in this area was reported to be around 1700-1800 yuan/ton. The purchase price of alumina was slightly lower and the market turnover was normal. The local chlor-alkali enterprises have stable production conditions, and the downstream users have a stable purchasing rhythm. It is expected that the caustic soda market will continue to operate steadily in the short term.

The caustic soda market in Chongqing is narrowed down. The mainstream ex-factory price for 32% ionized membrane base in this area is reported at RMB 2350-2400/ton (100%), and the ex-factory price for 50% ionized membrane base is reported at RMB 2450-2500/ton (100%). Low prices are traded. Downstream alumina and other demanding industries are still acceptable. The demand for liquid caustic soda is relatively flat. Chlor-alkali enterprises are sluggish. Merchants are not optimistic about the market outlook. It is expected that the caustic soda market will continue its consolidation trend.