March 4th News: On March 4th, the trading atmosphere in the liquid caustic soda market in Xinjiang improved. The mainstream ex-factory price for 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda was around 2,700 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis), while the mainstream ex-factory price for 50% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda was around 2,800 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis). Manufacturers primarily sold to downstream customers in surrounding regions. Chempricehub Analysis of Caustic Soda: Bull-Bear Score: 1.5 The article indicates an improvement in the trading atmosphere for liquid caustic soda in Xinjiang, with ex-factory prices of 2,700 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis) for 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda and 2,800 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis) for 50% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda. Manufacturers mainly sold to downstream customers in surrounding regions, suggesting an increase in demand and relatively stable supply, which is favorable for spot prices of caustic soda. In the futures market, the main caustic soda contract, such as SH2605, closed at 2,149 yuan/ton, up from the previous settlement price, with trading volume reaching 550,462 lots. High open interest and active market participation reflect strong bullish sentiment. This improvement in spot demand may further support an upward trend in futures prices, indicating an overall favorable market outlook.