SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Japan’s September exports of caustic soda fell month on month, according to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Finance.
Export (liquid tonnes) | |
September-2018 | 102,051 |
August-2018 | 153,552 |
Month-on-Month change (%) | -33.5 |
September-2017 | 71,042 |
Year-on-Year change (%) | 43.6 |
Caustic soda is used in the manufacture of pulp and paper products, alumina, soap, water treatment and textiles.