The domestic weak market pattern of caustic soda has not changed

The weak pattern of the domestic caustic soda market has not been changed. After the market price has been lowered in many places, the atmosphere of the business bearishment has once again increased. Affected by the low-cost sources in the north, prices in the southwest and south of China, such as Sichuan, Chongqing, and Fujian, have also recently declined. Downstream alumina, paper, printing and dyeing and other major demand industries did not improve, the contradiction between supply and demand still plagued the market, it is expected that there is still some room for downside in local caustic soda market.

The caustic soda market in Sichuan is temporarily stabilized after the market decline. The mainstream ex-factory price for 32% ionized membrane base in this area is reported at 2050-2150 yuan/ton (100%), and the ex-factory price for 50% ionized membrane base is reported at 2100-2150 yuan/ton (100%). The chlor-alkali enterprise plant in the province started to work normally. The downstream alumina, papermaking, and fine chemical industries did not see heavy demand, and the market transactions remained stable. It is expected that the caustic soda market in this area will be mostly consolidated.

The caustic soda market in Gansu Province is under pressure. The mainstream price of the 2% ion-exchange membrane base is reported to be 1,400-14,450 yuan/ton (or 100%), and the mainstream price of 50% ion-exchange membrane alkali is reported to be 1450-1550 yuan/ton (or 100). Due to the low prices of caustic soda in the surrounding areas, the local chlor-alkali enterprises are more resistant to shipping, and some manufacturers sell at lower prices. Businesses are increasingly worried about the outlook.

The caustic soda market in Inner Mongolia is narrowed down. The mainstream ex-factory price for 32% ionized membrane alkali is reported at 1,400-14,450 yuan/ton (100%), and the mainstream ex-factory price for 48-50% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda is 1450-1600 yuan/ton (a hundred percent). ). The production of caustic soda in the province is stable, and the supply of goods in the market is sufficient. Apart from the digestion of the downstream caustic soda products, they are sold to the downstream alumina industries in the local and surrounding areas. The overall supply and demand are relatively stable. It is expected that there will be little room for adjusting the market for caustic soda in the future.

The caustic soda market in Tianjin remained stable. The mainstream ex-factory price for 32% ionized membrane base was reported at 1850-1950 yuan/ton (100%), and the mainstream ex-factory price for 45-49% ionized membrane base was reported at 1850-2000 yuan/ton (100%). , Market turnover is generally good. Recently, the overall performance of the domestic caustic soda market is sluggish, and the export market has also been dull. It is expected that the caustic soda market will be weakened after the market conditions.