February 5th News This week (January 30th to February 5th, 2026), the average capacity utilization rate of caustic soda sample enterprises in China with a capacity of 100,000 tons or more was 87.8%. Chempricehub's analysis of caustic soda indicates a bearish score of -1. The article shows that the average capacity utilization rate of caustic soda sample enterprises in China with a capacity of 100,000 tons or more reached 87.8%. This relatively high level suggests ample supply, which may increase the availability of spot market supply and exert downward pressure on spot prices. Combined with data from the caustic soda futures market, the main contracts (such as the 2605 contract closing at 2,225 yuan/ton, with a change of -13.00) have generally shown a downward trend recently. The high capacity utilization rate may reinforce expectations of oversupply, further suppressing the rise in futures prices and contributing to a bearish impact.