The supply of caustic soda in China is tight ahead of the 2025 Lunar New Year.

The supply of caustic soda in China is tight ahead of the 2025 Lunar New Year.

Caustic soda flakes:

Today, the domestic caustic soda flake market is in short supply, with some prices stable and some rising. In terms of factories, the ex-factory price of caustic soda flakes in Ningxia has risen, while the ex-factory price in Shandong is stable. Some factories in the northwest have not yet announced the latest quotations. Most factories are selling well, but delivery is tight. In terms of the market, the supply of market goods is still tight. Some downstream companies need to stock up before the holidays.

Illustration: Caustic soda is scarce in the Chinese market

Liquid caustic soda:

Today, the domestic liquid alkali market has a good trading atmosphere, and prices in some regions are stable. The price of 32% liquid alkali in Shandong and Hebei has increased, the price of 50% liquid alkali in Shandong has increased steadily, the price of 32% liquid alkali in Jiangsu has decreased steadily, the price of 48% liquid alkali has increased steadily, and the price of 32% liquid alkali in Jiangxi has decreased