Name: Sodium Hydroxide Bulk Price
Brand: Zhifan
SKU: 271378919

Product name:Caustic soda Flakes
Brand:Goobond
Product form: White Flakes
Product grade: Industry Grade
Product specifications: 25KG/bag

Here's a structured table summarizing Caustic Soda (Flake/Solid Sodium Hydroxide) applications, market analysis, and key insights:

Category	Details
Chemical Formula	NaOH
Form	White flakes, pearls, or solid blocks (hygroscopic)
Key Properties	Strong alkali, corrosive, soluble in water (exothermic)
Primary Uses	Chemical manufacturing, pulp/paper, alumina, water treatment, textiles
Transport Class	UN 1823 (Class 8 Corrosive)

Sector	Application Examples	Demand Share
Chemical Manufacturing	Production of organic chemicals (dyes, plastics), inorganic chemicals (sodium salts), surfactants	~35%
Pulp & Paper	Kraft pulping (wood digestion), bleaching, pH adjustment	~15%
Alumina Refining	Bauxite processing (extracting alumina from ore)	~12%
Water Treatment	pH regulation, heavy metal precipitation, acid neutralization	~10%
Textiles	Mercerization of cotton, silk refining	~8%
Soaps & Detergents	Saponification (converting fats to soap)	~7%
Food Processing	Peeling fruits/vegetables, cleaning equipment (low-grade only)	~5%
Petroleum	Refining, drilling fluid additive	~4%
Other	Biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, rubber recycling	~4%

Factor	Current Trend & Drivers	Challenges & Risks
Global Demand	Steady growth (~3% CAGR): Driven by alumina, chemicals, and water treatment in Asia-Pacific. China dominates consumption (45%+).	Demand volatility in construction-linked sectors (e.g., alumina).
Supply Dynamics	Tight supply: Energy-intensive production. EU production cuts due to high energy costs. China exports fill gaps but face anti-dumping duties.	Plant outages, coal/gas price fluctuations impact output.
Pricing (2023-2024)	Q1 2024 avg. prices: - China FOB: $320-350/MT - US Gulf: $700-750/MT - Europe: $800-850/MT (Source: Argus, ICIS)	Regional price gaps: High EU/NA prices vs. competitive Asia.
Key Growth Regions	Asia-Pacific (India, SE Asia): Infrastructure investments. Africa/M. East: Water treatment expansion.	Trade barriers (e.g., India's anti-dumping on Chinese NaOH).
Sustainability Shifts	Green caustic soda: Demand rising for low-carbon (membrane cell) production. EU CBAM pressure.	High cost of renewable energy adoption.
Trade Flows	China (largest exporter): 2023 exports ~3.5MMT. Key markets: Australia, Indonesia, Africa.	Logistics bottlenecks (Red Sea disruptions, container shortages).