Caustic Soda Market : Overview

Caustic Soda Market is projected to be worth USD 69.27 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period (2021–2030)., The market was valued at USD 44.51 billion in 2021.Caustic Soda is used mainly for building blocks in industrial processes. As it contains the NaOH formula, it is highly corrosive in both liquid and solid forms. In contact with skin, it can cause skin rashes as well.

The escalation in chlorine production is raising the supply of caustic soda, which is in high demand globally. Reports that review the basic chemicals industry have been offered by Market Research Future, which generates reports on industry verticals that evaluate the market development and opportunities.

The surge in the development of the alumina industry is motivating the caustic soda market. Also, the escalated demand for aluminum in the transportation sector is expected to encourage the expansion of the caustic soda market in the upcoming period. Moreover, the mounting pulp paper industries globally are expected to enhance opportunities for growth in the caustic soda market.

Segmental Analysis

The segmental analysis of the caustic soda market is carried out on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the caustic soda market is segmented into flake, lye, and others. The application based segmentation of the market comprises of organic chemical, alumina, inorganic chemical, soap detergents, pulp paper, textiles, water treatment, dye ink, and others. The region-based segmentation of the caustic soda market comprises of Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East Africa.

Detailed Regional Analysis

The regional evaluation of the caustic soda market comprises of regions such as Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. The North American region market is segmented into countries such as the US and Canada while the European market includes countries like Russia, Germany, the U.K, Italy, France, and Rest of Europe. The Asia Pacific region market is divided into Australia, China, South Korea, India, Japan, and the rest of Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific is responsible for the prime market portion followed by the North American and European region. The Asia Pacific region offers vast growth scope for the caustic soda market and is slated to record the top CAGR of 6.22% all through the forecast period. China was credited with the major market share in the Asia Pacific region and is anticipated to lead the market through the forecast period in the region due to mounting end-user industries in the region.

Competitive Analysis

The role of the government in the market is substantially motivating the market. The forces that are having a considerable pull in the market’s development are dynamically changing, leading to the creation of novel opportunities. The stronger influence of buyer purchasing behavior is dictating the expansion of the market to a great extent. The allocation of assets is being done judiciously so as to ensure improved growth opportunities. The pricing of goods in the market is done in a manner that ensures advantages to individuals and competitors. The industry cost make-up is also likely to modify with time. Also, the development of technology also has increased momentum, guiding to improved market growth. The competition in the market is conducive to the overall growth of the market. The new players in the market are motivated by the presence of conducive factors prevailing in the market.

The central contenders in the caustic market globally are Formosa Plastics Group, The Dow Chemical Company, Solvay S.A, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, AkzoNobel N.V, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Tata Chemicals Limited, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals, Olin Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation among others.

Industry Update:

October 2021– Olin, a global manufacturer, and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition, announced a permanent shut down of its remaining diaphragm-grade chlor-alkali capacity at its Alabama production plant.
The shutdown is likely to be completed by the third quarter of 2022.


McIntosh’s Alabama-based unit can produce 500,500 mt/year of chlorine and 550,000 mt/year of caustic soda. Olin shut 50% or 200,000 mt/year in March 2021 of diaphragm-grade caustic soda capacity at the plant. The completion of the shutdown will leave the plant with only membrane-grade capacity.

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