February 13th News — On February 13th, Shandong Dezhou Shihua adjusted its liquid caustic soda prices. The acceptance price for 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda increased by 20 yuan/ton to 720 yuan/ton. The 400,000-ton chlor-alkali plant is operating normally. Chempricehub's analysis of caustic soda shows a bullish-bearish score of 1. The article reports that the spot price of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda at Shandong Dezhou Shihua has increased by 20 yuan/ton to 720 yuan/ton, with normal plant operation, indicating stronger market demand or tightening supply, which directly benefits spot caustic soda prices. Combined with the latest futures data (e.g., the settlement price of the main contract 2605 on February 12, 2026, was 2,161 yuan/ton, up 11 yuan), the spot price increase may raise expectations in the futures market, supporting bullish sentiment.