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On May 26, Anhui liquid caustic soda prices weakened, with 32% at 700-750 yuan/ton and high-grade at 1,150-1,250 yuan/ton, down 30-50 yuan/ton from previous day; demand-driven sales.

In April 2026, China's solid caustic soda exports reached 94,639.07 tons, up 26.21% MoM and 71.43% YoY, with an average price of $490.84/ton, up 4.81% MoM but down 10.87% YoY.

On May 25, Shandong Befar's caustic soda prices fell: industrial grade 2750 yuan/ton, food grade 3000, granulated 3300.

On May 25, Shandong liquid caustic soda prices fell 10 yuan/ton, with 32% ion membrane prices ranging from 560-650 yuan/ton across regions.

In April 2026, China's solid caustic soda imports totaled 1,056.56 tons, down 6.07% month-on-month but up 17.75% year-on-year. Average import price was $951.34/ton, up 12.52% MoM and 1.44% YoY.

On May 25, East China caustic soda FOB export prices were $340-350/mt, and Northeast Asia liquid caustic soda prices also ranged $340-350/mt.

May22 Sichuan caustic soda stable: 30% 3200-3400, 50% 3300-3500 yuan/t dry. Trade avg, negotiable.

China's caustic soda capacity utilization fell 1.2% to 79.8%. Futures price rose 7 yuan to 2025 yuan/ton, supported by supply contraction.

In April 2026, China's liquid caustic soda exports hit 443,502.6 tons, up 33.6% YoY and 20.2% MoM. Jan-Apr total exports reached 1,293,061.3 tons, up 10.1% YoY. Strong external demand boosted spot pri...

Xinjiang liquid caustic soda market sees improved trading; 32% ion-exchange membrane alkali ex-factory at 2550-2600 yuan/ton (dry basis). Futures main contract up 11 yuan to 2042 yuan/ton, bullish sen...