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On April 16, major alumina producers in Shandong cut the procurement price of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda by 5 yuan/ton to 655 yuan/ton, reflecting weak demand or ample supply. This exerts ...

As of April 16, 2026, China's caustic soda inventory reached 559,200 tons, up 3.34% month-on-month and 18.65% year-on-year, indicating oversupply and weak demand. High inventory pressures spot prices,...

On April 16, Shandong Xinfah's 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda is priced at 670 yuan/ton, while the 50% grade dropped to 1,280 yuan/ton. With an annual capacity of 1.13 million tons, this price...

China's caustic soda market saw an 85.1% capacity utilization rate for large producers this week, down 0.8% from the previous week. This decline in production suggests potential supply tightening, whi...

On April 16, Shandong Binhua reduced its liquid caustic soda price by 10 yuan/ton to 750 yuan/ton for 32% ion-membrane grade, with food-grade at 790 yuan/ton, negotiable. Operations are normal, indica...

On April 15, Shandong Xinfu lowered its liquid caustic soda prices: 32% ion-exchange membrane grade down 10 yuan/ton to 670 yuan/ton, and 50% grade down 20 yuan/ton to 1,330 yuan/ton. With an annual c...

Yuan Chemical's subsidiary plans to invest 931 million yuan in a 200,000-ton/year ion-exchange membrane caustic soda project with a 24-month construction period and a 6.32-year payback. This will incr...

Inner Mongolia Yili's 99% flake caustic soda unit halted for maintenance on April 13, expected to resume around April 18. This short-term supply reduction may lift spot prices. While futures recently ...

On April 13, Inner Mongolia Wuhai Chemical's liquid caustic soda unit underwent maintenance, halting supply with an uncertain restart date. This supply disruption is expected to support spot and futur...

On April 13, liquid caustic soda prices in Jiangsu weakened, with 32% grade down by about 40 yuan/ton to 800-900 yuan/ton and high-concentration grade down by 30 yuan/ton to 1360-1470 yuan/ton. The fu...