January 9th News: On January 9th, Shandong Luxi Chemical increased the price of liquid caustic soda. The quotation for 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda rose by 10 yuan to 680 yuan per ton. The 400,000 tons/year chlor-alkali plant is operating normally. Chempricehub's analysis of caustic soda shows a long-short score of 1.5. The article indicates that the spot price of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda at Shandong Luxi Chemical increased by 10 yuan to 680 yuan per ton, suggesting an improvement in spot market demand for caustic soda or strengthened cost support, which generally benefits spot prices. The plant is operating normally, ensuring stable supply with no additional negative factors. Considering the caustic soda futures market, the settlement price for the main contract 2603 on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange was 2,239 yuan (as of January 8, 2026), showing a recent upward trend with an increase of 8.00 yuan. The spot price increase may reinforce market bullish expectations and boost futures prices, particularly for near-month contracts.