Sodium Hydroxide Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Price Drivers, Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis & Latest News
Sodium Hydroxide Price Trend Q1 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Hydroxide | China | FOB | USD 103.25/MT | April 2026 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | USA | FOB | USD 370.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Germany | FOB | USD 493.83/MT | April 2026 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | India | FOB | USD 153.25/MT | April 2026 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Japan | FOB | USD 145.25/MT | April 2026 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | China | FOB | USD 100.34/MT | March 2026 |
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| Product | Category | Region | Price | Last Updated Month |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Chemicals | India | 372 USD/MT | September 2025 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Chemicals | USA | 415 USD/MT | September 2025 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Chemicals | China | 132 USD/MT | September 2025 |
In the first quarter of 2022, variations in the market for sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, were seen in China. Due to scheduled turnarounds in the USA that raised the demand for exports from India and China, the overall price trend of the chemical in the Asian market followed an upward trajectory.
Additionally, January saw a reduction in the overall price trend due to fewer inquiries and enough material supply from Chinese manufacturers. The product's demand was seen to be weaker than anticipated. Due to reduced demand from downstream sectors like pulp & paper, textile, and alumina, sodium hydroxide prices also decreased during the first week of March. In the month of March, sodium hydroxide flakes were estimated to cost USD 517/MT FOB Qingdao.
2020 saw a negative impact on the global sodium hydroxide market as a result of the unheard-of COVID-19 decline. Due to the nationwide lockdowns that the government authorities imposed, several businesses, end-user industries, and other facilities were severely impacted all over the world. Due to the scarcity of raw materials, the building and construction, textile, pulp and paper, and other downstream industries showed a downward trend.
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About Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, is an inorganic compound. It appears to be a white solid ionic compound composed of sodium cations (Na+) and hydroxide anions (OH). It is a crystalline solid that melts without decomposition at 318 °C or 604 °F and boils at 388 °C or 2,530 °F. Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic base and an alkali that decomposes proteins at normal room temperature. It is highly miscible in water and readily absorbs moisture and CO2 from the air. It is, however, insoluble in ether and other non-polar solvents.
Sodium Hydroxide Product Detail
NaOH
Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Pulp & Paper, Textile
Caustic soda, Sodium hydrate, Soda lye, White caustic
The DOW Chemical Company, BASF SE, Ciech S.A., Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Kemira Chemicals, Inc., Shandong Haihua Group Co., Ltd., INEOS Newton Aycliffe Ltd., Solvay Chemicals
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Asia Pacific
Europe
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Sodium Hydroxide Production Processes
- Production of Sodium Hydroxide from Chlor-Alkali Process
This procedure involves the electrolysis of sodium chloride (brine). As a result, three products are produced: hydrogen, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide. The cathode and anode release hydrogen and chlorine, respectively, while the solution contains sodium hydroxide.
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