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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...

Shandong liquid caustic soda weak stable on May15, some areas down 10 yuan/ton; spot demand weak, futures pressured, bearish.

Shandong Luxi Chemical lowered 32% ion membrane caustic soda price by 20 yuan/ton to 600 yuan/ton, with normal plant operation. This bearish move pressures spot and futures markets.

Chinese caustic soda capacity utilization at plants ≥100,000 tons averaged 81.0% this week, down 1.5% WoW, supporting spot and futures prices.