The domestic market for caustic soda on December 13 was general. According to the survey data of the business agency: on December 12, the caustic soda commodity index was 139.09, which was the same as yesterday, and was 32.76% lower than the highest point in the cycle at 206.87 points (2017-11-14). On March 29, 2015, the lowest point of 73.27 points increased by 89.83%. (Note: Period refers to 2011-09-01 to present)

The overall market for caustic soda in Shandong is stable, and the mainstream price of 32% of the local caustic soda is 880-920 yuan/ton. Poor downstream demand, unsatisfactory corporate sales, and average actual transactions. Alumina companies have limited production, demand has decreased, and supply has been relatively stable. It is expected that the price will be stable in the near future, and there is no shortage of possible downward adjustments. The market situation of caustic soda in Jiangsu area is general. The mainstream price of 32% caustic soda is 850-960 yuan/ton, which can be negotiated. The demand is not good and the sales of enterprises are not smooth. It is expected that the short-term price will be weak. . The ex-factory price of East China liquid caustic soda has been lowered, and the mainstream quotation of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda is 900-950 yuan/ton. Due to environmental protection, some manufacturers have started normally in the near future and the downstream demand is limited. The short-term market price is expected to maintain stable operation. .

       Business analysts believe that: the caustic soda market is stable with a decline. The downstream demand for caustic soda has been reduced due to environmental protection and winter heating, which has caused companies to limit production, but the market supply is relatively sufficient. The downstream demand is unlikely to improve significantly, and the contradiction between supply and demand is still large; the supply of caustic soda is relatively sufficient, and the snowfall and foggy weather in some areas affect transportation, and the enthusiasm of downstream search for goods has weakened, and the market has no favorable support for the time being. It is expected that the overall stable operation will be the main focus in the near future, depending on the downstream market demand.

(Source: Business Club)