Announcement

Last updated on 14 November, 2025.

The caustic soda market experienced a significant uptrend in prices across regional markets.

Reduced production rates and a strong downstream demand (from the surfactant sector) fueled the spiking of caustic soda in Asia. The rise is evident in the Japanese market as the country reported a 2.5% increase in successive quarters.

Heightened demand from the alumina and surfactant sector, and the declining production rates created a supply shortage in Europe. This is reflected in the Netherlands market which experienced the most substantial price changes ($523 per metric ton).